Airport
Chhatrapati Rajaram Maharaj Airport (KLH)
Chhatrapati Rajaram Maharaj Airport is a domestic gateway to Kolhapur and western Maharashtra, with connections to cities such as Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Tirupati and Ahmedabad. Compare transfer options to Kolhapur city centre and nearby areas for a smooth onward journey.
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About Chhatrapati Rajaram Maharaj Airport
Chhatrapati Rajaram Maharaj Airport is the main airport serving Kolhapur and the surrounding western Maharashtra region. The present airport began commercial operations in 1987 and has since become an important domestic link for business and leisure travellers.
The airport is located at Ujlaiwadi, about 9 km southeast of Kolhapur city centre. A new terminal building of roughly 4,000 square metres was inaugurated in March 2024, bringing expanded check-in capacity and modern passenger amenities to a single domestic terminal.
Kolhapur Airport connects the city to destinations such as Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Tirupati and Ahmedabad, supporting trade, industry and tourism. Local buses, auto-rickshaws, taxis, app-based cabs and private transfers provide onward travel to the city and nearby areas.
With practical passenger facilities, dining and parking on site, the airport offers a straightforward travel experience as a regional gateway to Kolhapur and the broader Maharashtra region.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Kolhapur Airport operates passenger services through a single domestic terminal. A new terminal building covering about 4,000 square metres was inaugurated in March 2024 and handles both arrivals and departures.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Chhatrapati Rajaram Maharaj Airport
Transfers
Book private transfers from Chhatrapati Rajaram Maharaj Airport to Kolhapur hotels, city destinations and other locations across the region.
Hourly Chauffeur
Arrange a professional chauffeur by the hour for flexible travel from the airport, business meetings, events or journeys around Kolhapur.
Car Rental
Rent a car from Kolhapur Airport for independent travel around the city and onward trips to nearby destinations in Maharashtra.
Bus & Group Transfers
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