IATA Code
KIH
ICAO Code
OIBK
Airport Type
Large Airport
Class
International

Kish International Airport is the principal airport serving Kish Island in the Persian Gulf. The airport operates from a single passenger terminal and handles both domestic and international flights to the island.

Kish International Airport
Elevation: 30 m
26.5254, 53.9805

Terminal Guide for Kish International Airport #

The airport uses a single passenger terminal where check‑in, departures and arrivals are handled in the same building. International and domestic processing share the facilities rather than separate terminals; immigration and customs are handled on arrival for international flights.

Getting to and From Kish International Airport #

Taxis, hotel transfers and rental cars are the primary ways to reach the island’s resorts and town center; travel time from the terminal to most hotels and beaches is typically about 10-20 minutes. There is no rail service to the airport.

  • Taxis / shuttle: Ground taxis and hotel shuttles are available outside arrivals; many visitors use hotel pickup. Typical transfer times to central Kish are short.
  • Car hire: Major car rental desks are normally available on or near the terminal; driving is the most flexible way to see the island.
  • Public transport: There is no rail; local buses/shuttles exist on the island but schedules can be sparse.
  • Driving: Distances on Kish are short - most points of interest are within a 10-20 minute drive of the airport.

Facilities, Shopping, and Dining at Kish International Airport #

The terminal offers basic passenger services geared to tourists visiting the free‑trade island: duty‑free shops and retail, small cafés and travel/ground‑transport desks. Car rental counters and taxi ranks are located landside near arrivals. Passenger services are compact - expect limited lounge-style facilities and a modest retail/food selection compared with major international hubs.

Tips for Kish International Airport #

  • Kish Airport is compact - expect short walks from gate to arrivals; if you need assistance, request it in advance.
  • Arrange hotel pickup in advance during high season; taxis are easy to find but fares/cash practices can vary on Kish Island.
  • Kish is a free-trade zone with extensive duty-free shopping - allow extra time landside if you plan to shop before departing.

Weather & Climate near Kish International Airport #

Climate

Kish International Airport's climate is classified as Hot Desert - Hot Desert climate with very hot summers (peaking in August) and mild winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 16°C to 38°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 145 Unhealthy (Sg)
Best Time to Visit
NovemberAprilOctober
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
39°
Warmest Month
12°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is mild with highs of 22°C and lows of 16°C. The wettest month with 35 mm of rain.

80 Excellent

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
16° 22°
63%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

35 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
10.6h daylight

February

February is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 17°C. The wettest month with 35 mm of rain.

88 Excellent

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
17° 24°
64%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

35 mm
Rainfall
4.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.3
UV Index
High
11.1h daylight

March

March is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 19°C. Moderate rainfall (34 mm).

90 Ideal

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
19° 26°
66%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

34 mm
Rainfall
4.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.7
UV Index
Very High
11.9h daylight

April

April is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 22°C. Almost no rain.

94 Ideal

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
22° 30°
65%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

7 mm
Rainfall
4.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
12.7h daylight

May

May is hot, feeling like 34°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.

86 Excellent

Comfort

34°
Feels Like Hot
30°C
Temperature
26° 35°
63%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

1 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.5
UV Index
Extreme
13.3h daylight

June

June is hot, feeling like 41°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and mostly sunny skies.

80 Excellent

Comfort

41°
Feels Like Hot
32°C
Temperature
28° 37°
68%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
4.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.6
UV Index
Extreme
13.6h daylight

July

July is hot, feeling like 46°C. Almost no rain.

74 Very Good

Comfort

46°
Feels Like Hot
34°C
Temperature
30° 38°
70%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

1 mm
Rainfall
4.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.4
UV Index
Extreme
13.5h daylight

August

August is the hottest month, feeling like 45°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.

76 Very Good

Comfort

45°
Feels Like Hot
34°C
Temperature
31° 38°
66%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

3 mm
Rainfall
4.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.3
UV Index
Extreme
12.9h daylight

September

September is hot, feeling like 40°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

88 Excellent

Comfort

40°
Feels Like Hot
33°C
Temperature
29° 36°
64%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.0
UV Index
Very High
12.2h daylight

October

October is hot, feeling like 32°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

92 Ideal

Comfort

33°
Feels Like Hot
30°C
Temperature
26° 34°
59%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

1 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.6
UV Index
Very High
11.4h daylight

November

November is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 22°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.

96 Ideal

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
22° 29°
57%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

7 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.1
UV Index
High
10.7h daylight

December

December is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 18°C. Moderate rainfall (32 mm) and mostly sunny skies.

90 Ideal

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
18° 25°
60%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

32 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
10.4h daylight