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Ichalkaranji: how to get there and around

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Ichalkaranji is a city of 287,353 people in India (Maharashtra), 561 m (1,841 ft) above sea level. The nearest large airport is Kolhapur Airport (KLH), 18 km (11 mi) from the centre.

Key facts

Population287,353
Elevation561 m (1,841 ft)
Area30 km²
Time zoneAsia/Kolkata (UTC+5:30 now)
CurrencyRupee (INR)
Dialling code+91
Driving sideLeft
Plug typesAC power s and sockets: British and related types, BS 546, Euro
Coordinates16.691, 74.461
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Daylight in Ichalkaranji runs from about 11 h 10 min a day in late December to 13 h 10 min in late June (computed for 16.69° latitude), which matters more than the forecast when a day is built around one flight or one crossing.

Getting there

Ichalkaranji is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Kolhapur Airport (KLH), 18 km (11 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,332 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Belagavi Airport (IXG, 94 km).

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Common questions

Which airport serves Ichalkaranji?

Kolhapur Airport (KLH), 18 km (11 mi) from the centre, plus 1 other airport with scheduled flights within 100 km.

How big is Ichalkaranji?

About 287,353 people live in Ichalkaranji, across 30 km² (GeoNames and Wikidata).

What time zone is Ichalkaranji in?

Asia/Kolkata, currently UTC+5:30.

What currency is used in Ichalkaranji?

The Rupee (INR). Traffic drives on the left.

Which cities are near Ichalkaranji?

Mumbai (313 km), Pune (213 km), Thāne (320 km), Pimpri-Chinchwad (225 km), Nashik (374 km).

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 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel 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.