Travel guide: Kish International Airport, Iran (KIH)
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Local facts
Travel essentials for Kish International Airport, Iran — what to expect on the ground. Kish International Airport sits in Iran (Asia), in a subtropical climate band — subtropical northern-hemisphere band with mild winters and warm summers. Airport IATA code KIH serves the area. Local timezone is Asia/Tehran, which matters for arrivals and check-ins. It sits at 26.53°, 53.97° — useful for weather, daylight, and route planning. Use the live tools below to plan around these facts.
- RegionIran, Asia
- Climate bandsubtropical northern-hemisphere band with mild winters and warm summers
- Airport IATA code KIH
- TimezoneAsia/Tehran
- Coordinates26.53, 53.97
- Located in the Northern Hemisphere
KIH is the airport code for Kish International Airport, on Kish Island, a resort island in the Persian Gulf, off the southern coast of Iran. Kish is a small, low island of coral sand, a short distance from the mainland, and is quite unlike the rest of the country: a free-trade zone developed as a holiday and shopping destination, with resorts, malls and a relaxed, sunny atmosphere. It is known for its warm turquoise sea and coral beaches, for snorkelling and diving on the reefs offshore, and for landmarks such as the rusting Greek shipwreck on the shore and the ancient underground water channels of the Kariz. Kish is reached by air into its international airport, with frequent flights from Tehran and other Iranian cities, and by ferry from the mainland. For any travel to Iran, check current government advice. The climate is hot, best enjoyed in the cooler months from autumn to spring.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Kish Island?
Kish is a small resort island in the Persian Gulf, off the southern coast of Iran, a short distance from the mainland. It is a low island of coral sand, developed as a free-trade zone and holiday destination, with a warm, sunny climate and clear turquoise water, quite different in feel from the rest of Iran.
What is Kish Island known for?
Kish is known as Iran's main resort and free-trade island, famous for its beaches, its warm sea and its large tax-free shopping malls. It is popular for swimming, snorkelling and diving on the coral reefs offshore, and for sights such as the old Greek shipwreck on the shore and the underground Kariz channels.
How do you get to Kish Island?
Kish is reached by air through Kish International Airport, with frequent flights from Tehran and other cities in Iran, and by ferry from the mainland coast. Many visitors can enter Kish without a visa for short stays. As with any travel to Iran, it is wise to check your government's current travel advice first.
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