Kish International Airport (KIH), Kish Island

KIH is the IATA airport code for Kish International Airport (Kish Island, Iran). Its ICAO code is OIBK.

Airport

Kish International Airport is a large airport in Kish Island, Iran with scheduled passenger flights. Its longest runway is 3,659 m long (asphalt), at an elevation of 31 m (101 ft).

Kish International Airport is located on Kish Island in Iran, situated in the Persian Gulf. It serves as an international airport, facilitating both passenger and cargo transport to various destinations. The airport is designated with the IATA code KIH and the ICAO code OIKJ.

The airport serves as a hub for several airlines, providing connections to major cities within Iran and international destinations. Key airlines operating from Kish International Airport include Iran Air and Mahan Air, which offer routes to cities such as Tehran, Dubai, and Doha.

With its strategic location, Kish International Airport plays an important role in regional connectivity and economic development. The airport features a modern terminal, capable of accommodating a variety of aircraft and ensuring efficient passenger services.

Basic Information

Full Name

Kish International Airport

IATA Code

KIH

ICAO Code

OIBK

Location

Kish Island, Iran

Continent

Asia

Time Zone

Iran Standard Time (UTC+3:30)

How early to be at KIH

International flights: 3 to 3.5 hours before departure
Domestic flights: 2 to 2.5 hours before departure

Our estimate for a normal day; the airport publishes no figure of its own.

Check-in usually closes 40 to 60 minutes before departure. Your airline's own time is on its website and your booking, and it always wins.

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Key facts

Scheduled passenger flights

Yes

Size

Large Airport

Elevation

31 m (101 ft)

Longest runway

3,659 m (12,004 ft), asphalt

Airport facts from OurAirports (public domain), checked 16 Oct 2026.

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KIH: questions and answers

What is the airport code of Kish International Airport?

The airport code of Kish International Airport is KIH (IATA) and OIBK (ICAO).

Which city is KIH airport in?

Kish International Airport is in Kish Island, Iran.

Does Kish International Airport have scheduled passenger flights?

Yes. KIH has scheduled passenger flights; see the airlines that fly here on this page.

Contact

Website

https://kishairport.ir

Wikipedia

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kish_Airport

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