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KIH Kish International Airport
Kish International Airport (IATA: KIH, ICAO:OIBK) is located in the the city of Kish Island, Iran. Phone Number :+987644443200

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IATA Code

KIH

ICAO Code

OIBK

Name

Kish International Airport

Type

Country / Region

Iran (IR)

City

Kish Island

Latitude

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Longitude

0.0000000

Time Zone

Phone Number

+987644443200

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Airport Overview

Kish International Airport (KIH; ICAO: OIBK) is the international passenger airport serving Kish Island, Iran. Its role is closely connected with the island’s tourism economy and Kish Free Trade Zone environment rather than with large-scale mainland cargo consolidation. For international freight forwarders, the airport is best assessed as a destination-oriented gateway where available cargo capacity, customs handling, flight schedules and onward delivery arrangements must be confirmed for each shipment. Our service team can coordinate airport-to-door planning, document review and alternative routing when direct uplift is unsuitable. The airport record supplied for this page does not provide verified cargo-terminal capacity, dedicated freighter activity, runway specifications or geographic coordinates; therefore, our recommendations avoid treating those items as confirmed operating parameters.

Airport	Kish International Airport
Location	Kish Island, Iran
Identifiers	IATA: KIH \| ICAO: OIBK
Airport profile	International island gateway with tourism-led passenger activity and potential belly-cargo dependence
Contact in supplied record	+98 76 4444 3200

Key Highlights

Island-gateway planningOur team treats Kish Island as a destination market, so airport handling and final-mile delivery should be arranged together rather than booked as an isolated airport movement.

Capacity confirmation is essentialAvailable cargo space may depend on passenger-flight schedules, aircraft type, seasonality and carrier acceptance policy.

Free-zone contextCommercial treatment can differ according to the shipment’s customs status, consignee, intended use and whether the cargo remains within the relevant free-zone framework.

Limited recovery optionsIrregular operations, documentation holds or missed connections can create longer recovery cycles than at a large mainland hub.

Pre-alert disciplineOur service team recommends pre-clearing the commodity, consignee details, routing and handling requirements before cargo is delivered to the airport.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Publicly supplied airport data does not verify the size or equipment profile of the cargo terminal. Our team therefore confirms facility availability directly with the handling agent or operating carrier before acceptance.

Export and import handling: Standard acceptance, weighing, security screening, build-up, breakdown and document processing should be confirmed against the selected carrier’s local handling arrangement.
Customs-controlled storage: Cargo may be held under customs control pending clearance, release instructions or transfer. Storage periods, fees and release conditions must be obtained before shipment arrival.
Temperature-sensitive freight: Cold-room availability, active cooling, handling priority and maximum dwell time require shipment-specific confirmation; do not assume pharmaceutical-grade infrastructure.
Dangerous goods: Acceptance depends on carrier approval, commodity classification, packing instruction, labels, shipper’s declaration and local handling capability. Restricted or undeclared dangerous goods should not be tendered.
Oversized or special cargo: Aircraft door dimensions, loading equipment, pallet positions and ground-handling capability must be checked before booking, particularly for machinery, exhibition cargo or project pieces.

Routes & Transit Times

Routing structure: International shipments may require a direct passenger-flight movement when space is available, or an interline/transshipment plan through an Iranian or regional gateway. The actual routing depends on carrier acceptance and current schedules.
Carrier selection: Our team confirms the operating carrier, aircraft type, allotment, transfer point and handling agent for each quotation rather than assuming continuous freighter or belly capacity.
Time-sensitive cargo: Published flight time is not the same as end-to-end transit. Export clearance, terminal cut-off, transfer handling, customs release and island delivery can materially affect the total cycle.
Schedule volatility: Weather, seasonal tourism demand, operational restrictions, sanctions-related compliance screening and changes in regional connectivity may affect uplift or recovery options. All transit estimates are subject to final confirmation.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

The practical catchment area is Kish Island and its commercial, tourism, retail, construction and service activities. Mainland Iranian origins or destinations may require a coordinated air-sea, road-air or gateway transfer plan; our team evaluates the complete route according to cargo urgency and customs status.

Tourism and hospitality supplies: Replacement parts, hotel equipment, retail merchandise, display materials and urgent operating supplies may require reliable destination delivery.
Consumer and commercial goods: Electronics, accessories, garments, samples and general merchandise can be suitable for air freight when value or urgency justifies the cost.
Construction and maintenance items: Spare parts, tools and small industrial components may move by air, subject to dimensions, export controls and dangerous-goods screening.
Perishables and healthcare products: Seafood, fresh products, diagnostic materials or medicines require confirmed temperature control, import authorization, packaging and rapid release arrangements.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off management: The effective cargo cut-off is set by the operating carrier and handling agent and may be earlier than the passenger check-in deadline. Our team obtains the acceptance time, warehouse location and documentation deadline in writing.
Shipment documents: Commercial invoice, packing list, air waybill instructions, consignee contact details, import or export permits and commodity-specific certificates should be aligned before tender. Product descriptions must be precise and consistent across documents.
Restricted and dangerous goods: Batteries, aerosols, chemicals, magnets, machinery containing fuel or other regulated articles require advance classification and carrier approval under applicable IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations and local rules.
Customs and delivery release: Free-zone treatment does not automatically remove import, export, licensing or inspection requirements. Our team confirms the customs route, consignee authority, inspection exposure, storage liability and final delivery appointment before dispatch.

Shipping Tips

Send our service team the commodity description, HS code, pieces, dimensions, gross weight, value, origin, destination, consignee details and required delivery date before requesting uplift.
For temperature-sensitive cargo, use qualified packaging with a documented temperature range and agree the handover, storage and contingency process before cargo leaves the shipper.
For batteries, chemicals, perfumes, aerosols or machinery with residual fuel, provide the relevant safety data and classification information at quotation stage; do not describe regulated goods as “general cargo.”
Build a contingency route through a suitable mainland or regional gateway when the shipment is high value, time critical, oversized or dependent on a single passenger-flight connection.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Kish International Airport handle international air cargo?

International cargo handling may be possible through the operating carrier and its appointed ground handler, but acceptance is shipment- and schedule-specific. Our team verifies space, terminal acceptance, customs requirements and the consignee’s release capability before confirming the booking.

Does the airport have regular dedicated freighter service?

Our supplied airport record does not confirm a dedicated freighter network. We therefore plan on the basis of confirmed carrier capacity and may propose an alternative gateway when direct or belly-cargo uplift is unavailable.

Can temperature-controlled or pharmaceutical cargo be shipped through Kish International Airport?

It may be considered only after confirmation of cold-storage access, handling priority, import permits, packaging performance and the carrier’s acceptance policy. Our team does not assume that a certified pharmaceutical facility or continuous cold chain is available.

What causes the most common delays?

Typical risks include late documentation, incomplete consignee information, missed cargo cut-off, restricted commodities, customs inspection, limited uplift, transfer disruption and delayed final delivery arrangements on the island.

What information should be provided for a quotation?

Provide the exact commodity, HS code where available, pieces, dimensions, gross weight, invoice value, origin, destination, Incoterm, special handling needs and requested delivery date. This allows our team to compare direct, transshipment and alternative-gateway solutions.

Data Sources & Provenance

Hard identifiers and contact information on this page are taken from the supplied airport record for Kish International Airport. Operational details that can change over time—such as carrier acceptance, schedules, cut-off times, storage arrangements, customs procedures, handling capability and transit estimates—must be reconfirmed for the individual shipment.

Airport and aviation referenceicao.int
Air cargo standardsiata.org
Iranian civil aviation authority referencecaa.gov.ir
Iranian customs referenceirica.ir

The listed domains are provided as authoritative reference points for verification. They do not replace shipment-specific confirmation from the operating carrier, handling agent, customs authority or our service team.