Transportation Minister Dudy Purwagandhi announced that over 143 million people are expected to travel across the archipelago for the 2026 Eid al-Fitr holiday. To manage the massive movement, the government is preparing over 31,000 buses and nearly 400 aircraft, while coordinating safety inspections to ensure smooth travel for domestic tourists and homecoming travelers.
With Sumba’s recent ranking among the world’s best travel destinations across many lists, this tourism wave will potentially have a positive effect on the island’s bourgeoning travel industry.