Flying from Dubai to Kish International Airport (KIH): What you need to know
There are two main airports you can start your journey from in Dubai. Explore your options departing from Dubai Airport (DXB) or Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) when planning your flight from Dubai to Kish International Airport (KIH).
1 hour is the average journey time for a direct Dubai to Kish International Airport flight.
The timezone in Kish Island is UTC+4:30, which is 30 minutes ahead of Dubai. Kish International Airport is located in Kish Island.
You can pick from 7 direct services every week between Dubai Airport (DXB) and Kish International Airport (KIH). This is the most popular route, with flydubai offering a 6:50am departure from DXB to KIH.
Leave plenty of time to catch your flight from Dubai to KIH. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
High season means busier airports, so be there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to stick to your schedule.
Airports in Dubai
Dubai Airport (DXB)
You can hop on a direct flight from Dubai to Kish International Airport (KIH) leaving from Dubai Airport (DXB).
flydubai is a popular airline that operates direct flights from Dubai to Kish International Airport taking off from DXB.
flydubai is the airline most travellers choose for flights from DXB to KIH.
DXB is about 14 kilometres from central Dubai. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 50 minutes.
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Of the flights that depart from Dubai Airport, 74.31% arrive on time at their destination.
Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)
You can reach DWC from the centre of Dubai in approximately 45 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride on public transport takes roughly 2 hours 5 minutes to cover the 56 kilometres or so.
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Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 56.64%. This figure provides insight into how frequently flights that take off from this airport make it to their destination on time.
About Kish International Airport (KIH)
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How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai to Kish International Airport (KIH)
C$355 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Dubai to Kish International Airport. A return flight starts from C$574. These fares can change based on availability.
To find cheap flights from Dubai to KIH, book early. Airlines usually offer lower prices when tickets are first released.
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The best time to fly from Dubai to Kish International Airport (KIH)
May is when most people book flights from Dubai to Kish International Airport (KIH). Plan your visit to Kish Island in February for a more laid-back experience.
When booking your Dubai to KIH flight ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Kish Island, with temperatures ranging from 31ºC (88ºF) to 36ºC (97ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Dubai to Kish International Airport in January when temperatures are between 16ºC (61ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF).
More about Kish Island
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There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be hard to work out where to start. Noor Mosque, پاراسل کیش and Kish Cultural Heritage Tourism Complex are major attractions which should be on every Kish Island itinerary.
Explore more of Iran
Bandar Abbas is just one of the many cities in Iran waiting to be discovered once you've seen Kish Island. Around 241 kilometres away to the east, its best attractions include Hormuz Island, Imam square and Suru Fishnet.
Around 274 kilometres north of Kish Island, Fasa is another favourite stop in Iran. Experience major highlights starting with God bless Iraj, Fasa Central Mosque and باغ ملی فسا.
