Male to Kolhāpur flights
Kolhāpur lies 1,394 km (866 mi) north of Male, +0.5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 32 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Male | Kolhāpur | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Maldives | India |
| Population | 103,693 | 549,236 |
| Elevation | 8 m (26 ft) | 559 m (1,834 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5 (Indian/Maldives) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
| Nearest large airport | MLE, 3 km out | KLH, 7 km out |
Clocks in Kolhāpur are 30 min ahead of Male right now, so a 2 h 32 min journey lands 3 h 2 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Kolhāpur
Crossing from Maldives into India: money changes from the Rufiyaa to the Rupee (INR); sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, BS 546, Euro; the dialling code becomes +91; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648793.
Airports at each end
Leaving Male
Male is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Velana International Airport (MLE), 3 km (2 mi) from the centre, whose 11,155-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Kolhāpur
Kolhāpur is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Kolhapur Airport (KLH), 7 km (4 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,332 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kolhapur Airport (regional) | KLH | 7 km (4 mi) | 6,332 ft | 1,996 ft |
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Staying in Kolhāpur
Our booking partner lists 182 places to stay in Kolhapur. Of the 137 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (91), and 3 are five-star. Across 46 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.8 out of 10. Guests have left 10,195 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Kolhāpur from Male?
1,394 km (866 mi) in a straight line, north of Male.
How long does it take to get from Male to Kolhāpur by air?
About 2 h 32 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Male and Kolhāpur?
Kolhāpur is 30 min ahead at the moment (Asia/Kolkata against Indian/Maldives).
Which airports are used for Male to Kolhāpur flights?
Typically Velana International Airport (MLE) to Kolhapur Airport (KLH).
What currency do I need in Kolhāpur?
The Rupee (INR).
Where can I stay in Kolhāpur?
Our booking partner lists 182 places to stay in Kolhapur, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.