Tirupati to Kolhapur Flight: Star Air S5217 Schedule, End Date and What Sources Say (25 Oct 2026)

On: October 29, 2026 1:12 PM

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If you want a Tirupati to Kolhapur flight, the sources we read on 25 October 2026 point to one nonstop service: Star Air flight S5217. It is listed on two days a week and its schedule on the airline’s page has an end date that is close. This page shows what the sources say, where they differ and what to check before you plan a trip around it. We did not have live availability or fares, and we did not book anything.

Everything below is a dated snapshot. Airline schedules change, and the page we read says so itself.

Key Takeaways

Star Air’s flight schedule page lists S5217 from Tirupati (TIR) at 13:10 to Kolhapur (KLH) at 14:35, on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, as a direct ERJ 175 flight, with a start date of 01 Oct 2025 and an end date of 31 Oct 2026.
That end date is six days after the date we read it. We did not find a schedule beyond it on the page. Check with the airline whether the flight continues.
The page’s footer note gives a different window: “01st Apr’25 – 31st Sep’26”, and says the schedule is subject to regulatory approval and operational changes.
A Hindustan Times report from 31 March 2024 said the Tirupati departure was at 12:35 pm and the Kolhapur arrival at 1:45 pm when the service resumed. The timing has changed since then.
The airline’s own schedule is the source we trust most here. Third-party flight sites differ from it, and we show how.
Star Air’s page is a schedule, not a fare or seat list. Check the airline or a booking site for price and availability.

Is There a Direct Tirupati to Kolhapur Flight?

Yes, on the Star Air schedule we read. The row for the route says:

Field	What the page says
Flight number	S5217
Aircraft	ERJ 175
From	Tirupati (TIR), 13:10
To	Kolhapur (KLH), 14:35
Days	Tu, We
Type	Direct
Start date	01 Oct 2025
End date	31 Oct 2026

The airline’s schedule shows a scheduled time of 1 hour 25 minutes between departure and arrival, going by the two times it lists. This is a schedule block time, not a promise about actual flying time.

A route page on airportroutes.com lists the Tirupati to Kolhapur route as operated by Star Air and gives about 658 km (409 miles). It also shows a “last seen” date of 5 November 2025 and a pattern with Tuesday and Wednesday flights. That site collects its data from observed flights, so we use it only as a loose check.

Which days does the Tirupati to Kolhapur flight run?

Tuesdays and Wednesdays, according to the Star Air page. Airportroutes.com’s observed pattern also shows Tuesday and Wednesday. That agrees with the airline.

How is it different from the Kolhapur to Tirupati flight?

The two directions are separate flight numbers. On the same Star Air page, S5216 departs Kolhapur at 11:00 and reaches Tirupati at 12:25 on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, with the same start and end dates. This page is only about the Tirupati to Kolhapur direction.

Will the Tirupati to Kolhapur Flight Still Run After 31 October 2026?

We do not know. The sources point in different directions:

Source	What it says	What it means
Star Air schedule page	S5217 end date 31 Oct 2026	The listed schedule ends then
Star Air page footer	Schedule window “01st Apr’25 – 31st Sep’26”	A different window, and September has 30 days
airlin.es (Star Air from Kolhapur)	Last flight for Tirupati: 2026-10-15	A third-party page that tracks flight data, with unclear dates
airportroutes.com	Last seen 5 Nov 2025, status “Active”	An observed-flight tracker

These do not agree, and they measure different things: an airline’s published schedule, a footer note and two third-party trackers. We did not settle it. If you plan to travel after the end date, ask Star Air directly or look for a published extension.

The airline’s own page says the schedule is subject to regulatory approval and operational changes. A flight on a schedule is not a confirmed seat.

How Has the Tirupati to Kolhapur Flight Timing Changed?

Two dated reports show earlier timings for the same flight number.

The Hindustan Times reported on 31 March 2024 that after the service resumed, the flight would leave Tirupati at 12.35 pm and reach Kolhapur at 1.45 pm. It said the Kolhapur to Tirupati flights were scheduled three days a week, Sunday, Tuesday and Wednesday.
The New Indian Express referred to S5217 on 14 July 2024 as scheduled to take off at 12.35 pm from Tirupati and reach Kolhapur at 1.45 pm.

The current Star Air page lists 13:10 and 14:35 on two days. So the timing and the days both differ from 2024. We can say that the schedule has changed, but not when or why. Always use the latest listing.

What Should I Check Before I Book the Tirupati to Kolhapur Flight?

The airline’s page. Open Star Air’s schedule and look for S5217 on your date.
The end date. If your date is after 31 October 2026, ask whether the flight is extended.
The day. It is listed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays only.
Fare and seats. Check on the airline’s booking page or a booking site. We have no live prices.
Baggage and check-in rules. Read them on the airline’s site. We did not read them for this page.
A back-up. Have a train option in mind. Railway timetable sites list one daily train between the two cities.

How far is Kolhapur Airport from the city?

We did not verify a distance or a travel time, so we are not stating one. Use a maps app on the day. If you are staying in the city, our hotels in Kolhapur guide covers where people stay near the railway station and bus stand.

IndiGo has a flight-status page for the Tirupati to Kolhapur pair on goindigo.in. When we retrieved it on 25 October 2026, the text we could read gave no timetable or confirmation of a scheduled service, so we do not treat it as evidence of an IndiGo flight. Aggregator pages also list itineraries with connections on other airlines. Those are connecting trips, not the nonstop flight this guide covers. For any airline other than Star Air, check that airline’s own booking page for your date.

Useful Tools

Star Air’s schedule and booking pages, for the flight and the fare.
A booking site, to compare prices, with the caveat that it may show different timings.
A flight tracker, on the day of travel.
A maps app, for the airport transfer.

Next Steps

For your Tirupati to Kolhapur flight:

Pick a Tuesday or Wednesday that falls before 31 October 2026, or confirm an extension.
Check S5217’s time on the airline’s page.
Compare the fare on the airline and on one booking site.
Plan your onward travel from Kolhapur Airport.
Check the flight status on the day.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a direct flight from Tirupati to Kolhapur?

Yes, Star Air S5217 on the schedule we read.

What time does the Tirupati to Kolhapur flight leave?

13:10 on Star Air’s page. Older reports from 2024 gave 12:35 pm.

Which days does the Tirupati to Kolhapur flight run?

Tuesdays and Wednesdays on Star Air’s page.

How long is the flight?

The schedule shows 13:10 to 14:35, which is 1 hour 25 minutes.

Will the Tirupati to Kolhapur flight run after October 2026?

We could not find a listing beyond 31 October 2026. Ask the airline.

What is the ticket price?

We do not have live fares. Check the booking page.

Conclusion

A Tirupati to Kolhapur flight exists on the airline’s schedule, but it is a two-day-a-week service with a listed end date of 31 October 2026, and third-party pages do not agree on its future. Check the airline for your date, confirm the fare and keep a back-up plan. The schedule on this page is a snapshot, not a booking.

Written by LocalReports Editorial Team | Reviewed By Local Reports Editorial Team

Disclosure: This article was drafted with AI assistance and was reviewed by the Local Reports Editorial Team. It is a dated snapshot of the Star Air schedule page and third-party reports read on 25 October 2026. Schedules change, we did not check live availability or fares, and we did not book any flight. Please verify with the airline before you travel.