Peak Return Travel Passes, Flights from Muara Teweh See Fewer Passengers
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| Eid return travel 2026 on the Muara Teweh–Banjarmasin route begins to decline on H+5 as flight passenger numbers drop after the H+4 peak. |
MUARA TEWEH — The return travel flow for Eid 2026 on the air route between Muara Teweh, North Barito Regency in Central Kalimantan, and Banjarmasin, South Kalimantan, has started to decline on H+5.
Head of Haji Muhammad Sidik Airport in Muara Teweh, Muhammad Amrillah, said the number of airline passengers on Thursday was lower compared to the previous day, which marked the peak of return travel.
“Today, flights between Muara Teweh and Banjarmasin are seeing fewer passengers compared to H+4, which was the peak of the return flow,” he stated.
On H+5, a total of 57 passengers arrived in Muara Teweh from Banjarmasin, while 41 passengers departed from Muara Teweh to Syamsudin Noor Airport in Banjarbaru. The route was served by a single daily flight operated by Wings Air.
Peak Travel Occurred on H+4
Amrillah explained that the highest passenger traffic occurred on H+4, Wednesday (March 25). On that day, 68 passengers arrived in Muara Teweh, while 71 departed.
The surge was driven by travelers returning to work after the Eid holiday period.
“Passenger numbers are now decreasing as people have started going back to work,” he added.
Flights Dominated by Transit Passengers
Haji Muhammad Sidik Airport currently operates daily round-trip flights to Banjarmasin using Wings Air’s ATR 72-600 aircraft, which has a capacity of 72 passengers.
Most passengers on this route are transit travelers coming from major cities such as Jakarta and Surabaya.
Typically, they connect through Syamsudin Noor Airport before continuing their journey to Muara Teweh or onward to Java Island.
Pioneer and Subsidized Flights Continue
In addition to the main route, the airport also serves pioneer flights to Palangka Raya via Tjilik Riwut Airport.
These flights are operated by Susi Air once a week, every Monday.
The aircraft used is a Cessna with a capacity of 12 passengers. Ticket prices are approximately IDR 540,020 for the Palangka Raya–Muara Teweh route and IDR 493,420 for the return route.
Meanwhile, commercial flights operated by Wings Air on the Muara Teweh–Palangka Raya route are available four times a week, on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday.
Return Travel Expected to Continue Declining
As the Eid holiday period comes to an end, return travel is expected to continue declining over the next few days. Flight activity is gradually returning to normal conditions.
This decrease in passenger numbers indicates that the peak of the return travel season has passed, marking the end of the high-mobility period during Eid.
FAQ
1. When was the peak of Eid return travel in Muara Teweh?
The peak occurred on H+4, Wednesday (March 25).
2. Are flight passenger numbers decreasing?
Yes, passenger numbers started to decline on H+5 compared to the peak day.
3. Which airline operates the Muara Teweh–Banjarmasin route?
The route is served by Wings Air using ATR 72-600 aircraft.
4. How frequent are the flights on this route?
Flights operate once daily.
5. Are there flights to Palangka Raya?
Yes, there are pioneer flights by Susi Air once a week and commercial flights by Wings Air four times a week.
