Kolhapur to Navi Mumbai Flights 2026: Airlines & Time

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Kolhapur to Navi Mumbai flights — fares, airlines and what to know before you book

Quick answer: Kolhapur to Navi Mumbai non-stop flights take about ≈ 1h, operated by IndiGo, One daily non-stop on most days — confirm on your date. This is a domestic route within India, so no visa is required. Use the live search above to compare today's cheapest KLH–NMI fare across every airline, OTA and travel agent in one place.

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Kolhapur to Navi Mumbai flights — quick facts

IndiGo's ATR link from Kolhapur to the new Mumbai airport

IndiGo added Kolhapur to its Navi Mumbai network in early 2026 as one of several regional routes flown with ATR 72 turboprops. It is the only non-stop on the pair, usually once a day. Kolhapur's other scheduled links are IndiGo flights to Bengaluru and Hyderabad and Star Air services that include Mumbai's main airport (BOM). Because both the route and the Navi Mumbai airport are new, timings and operating days can change between seasons, so check your exact date. Search on FlightGPT to compare the Navi Mumbai flight with the Star Air BOM option; FlightGPT sends you to the airline or a travel partner to book.

Kolhapur Airport at Ujlaiwadi: what to know

Kolhapur Airport is at Ujlaiwadi, about 9 km south-east of the city on the Pune–Bengaluru highway side. A cab or auto from Mahalaxmi temple or Rajarampuri takes roughly 20–30 minutes. A new terminal building opened for passengers on 29 Mar, 2024, with 10 check-in counters and capacity for about 300 passengers at peak hour, so it is compact and quick to clear. The runway was extended to 1,930 m and night-landing facilities were added in 2021. Arrive about 75–90 minutes before departure; small airports still close check-in 45 minutes before take-off.

Flying an ATR 72: bags and comfort

The ATR 72 is a twin-turboprop with around 70–78 seats, smaller overhead bins and a lower cruising altitude than a jet. IndiGo's standard domestic economy allowance of 15 kg check-in applies, but cabin bags must fit the ATR's smaller bins, and oversized trolley bags may be taken at the aircraft door and returned on arrival. Pack a soft cabin bag under 7 kg to keep it with you. Boarding is often by stairs, sometimes from a bus. Flights at lower altitude can feel bumpier in the monsoon over the Western Ghats, so keep your seat belt fastened.

Is flying faster than driving from Kolhapur?

By road, Kolhapur to Navi Mumbai is a long drive via Satara and Pune and the Mumbai–Pune Expressway, often seven hours or more with traffic and ghat sections. The overnight trains from Kolhapur's Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Terminus run to Mumbai CSMT and pass through the region. The flight takes about an hour, so even with airport time and the cab ride at either end, it can save most of a day. It is particularly useful for:

After landing at NMI

Navi Mumbai International Airport opened to passengers on 25 Dec, 2025 and sits at Ulwe, about 35 km from Mumbai's older airport. Kharghar, Panvel, Belapur and Vashi are the closest nodes; South Mumbai is reached via the Atal Setu sea link. Metro and rail links are planned but not yet complete, so most passengers take app cabs or taxis. For Kolhapur travellers bound for Thane or Kalyan, NMI is often more convenient than BOM. Check the airport's website for current transport counters before travelling.

Temple visits, sugar business and peak travel

Kolhapur's links with Mumbai run deep: the sugar, foundry and textile industries, plus families who moved to Mumbai and Navi Mumbai. Demand rises around Navratri at the Mahalaxmi (Ambabai) temple, Diwali, and Ganeshotsav when many travel to Mumbai. The May school holidays also fill seats. With a small ATR on a once-daily schedule, one busy weekend can sell the flight out. Search a few days either side on FlightGPT if your date is full.

Return trip and alternatives

For travel back south, the Navi Mumbai to Kolhapur route guide covers leaving from Ulwe and arriving at Ujlaiwadi. If the IndiGo flight is full, Star Air's Kolhapur–BOM service is the other air option into Mumbai, though check its schedule for your day. Belagavi airport, roughly 110 km south, has more flights and can be a fallback for south Kolhapur district. Otherwise, the overnight train remains the dependable choice.

Monsoon flying out of Kolhapur

Kolhapur sits close to the Western Ghats and gets heavy rain from June to September. Low cloud and poor visibility can delay or occasionally cancel regional flights, and turboprops fly through more weather at their lower altitudes. If you have a connection or a fixed appointment in Mumbai during the monsoon, leave some buffer or consider the overnight train as a backup. Keep your phone number updated on your booking so IndiGo can send any schedule change alerts directly to you.

Frequently asked questions

Is there a direct flight from Kolhapur to Navi Mumbai?

Yes. IndiGo operates a non-stop from Kolhapur Airport (KLH) to Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMI), usually once a day on an ATR 72 turboprop. Confirm your travel date, as new-route schedules change.

How long is the flight from Kolhapur to Navi Mumbai?

The Kolhapur to Navi Mumbai flight covers about 290 km and takes roughly 1 hour on IndiGo's ATR 72 turboprop. By road, the same trip via Pune usually takes seven hours or more.

What aircraft flies Kolhapur to Navi Mumbai?

IndiGo uses ATR 72 turboprops on its Kolhapur–Navi Mumbai route. The ATR has smaller overhead bins, so large cabin trolleys may be taken at the aircraft door and returned on arrival.

How far is Kolhapur airport from the city?

Kolhapur Airport is at Ujlaiwadi, about 9 km south-east of Kolhapur city. A cab from the Mahalaxmi temple area takes 20 to 30 minutes. Its new terminal opened to passengers on 29 Mar, 2024.

Do any other airlines fly from Kolhapur to Mumbai?

Star Air flies from Kolhapur to Mumbai's main Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj airport (BOM). IndiGo is the only airline flying Kolhapur to Navi Mumbai (NMI), which is about 35 km from BOM.

Can monsoon weather affect Kolhapur to Navi Mumbai flights?

Yes. Kolhapur gets heavy Western Ghats rain from June to September, and low cloud can delay IndiGo's ATR flights to Navi Mumbai. Keep a time buffer for important appointments in the monsoon.

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Cheapest Kolhapur to Navi Mumbai tickets — what drives the price

Kolhapur to Navi Mumbai prices swing with demand, season and lead time more than with any single airline. The reliable lever is comparison: pull every KLH–NMI fare at once and shift your date by a day or two. Mid-week and red-eye departures on IndiGo are usually where the cheapest seats sit.

Kolhapur–Navi Mumbai flights for tomorrow or this weekend

For a same-week Kolhapur–Navi Mumbai trip, the trick is to check all carriers at once rather than one app at a time. FlightGPT's live KLH-NMI search does exactly that — red-eye and early-morning departures often carry the lowest last-minute prices. Enter your date above to compare instantly.

Kolhapur to Navi Mumbai non-stop and direct flights

Most travellers prefer the Kolhapur to Navi Mumbai non-stop option. The direct Kolhapur-Navi Mumbai flight time is ≈ 1h. If you are flexible, 1-stop alternatives through major hubs can be 15-30 percent cheaper. FlightGPT lets you filter by "Direct only" or compare both side by side — useful when you want the cheapest Kolhapur Navi Mumbai ticket but are open to a layover.

Understanding Kolhapur to Navi Mumbai ticket prices

On Kolhapur to Navi Mumbai, the headline price and the price you actually pay can differ once baggage and seat selection are added. That's why FlightGPT compares fully-bundled Kolhapur Navi Mumbai fares across IndiGo — the cheapest all-in option, not the lowest sticker that balloons at checkout.