At present, there are a number of international airlines flying to Kish International Airport [url=http://kishairport.ir/en/tabid/90/Default.aspx].]The most popular airline with the most regular domestic and international flights in Kish is "Kish Air" [url=http://kishairline.com/en/[/url].]Kish Air has international flights to [[Abu Dhabi[/url]] and [wiki=23b998b19b5f60dbbc4eedc53328b0c7]Dubai[/wiki]. Kish Air also offers domestic flights to Iran's main cities, including [wiki=ed7b37ce943e144f5bd8bdbbb8d47062]Tehran[/wiki], [wiki=409508b6927d15e646385f81e89b37e6]Isfahan[/wiki], [wiki=1b6b8b2aba8a1d8acfde73fcf87fdffb]Shiraz[/wiki] and [wiki=de1c378391fa6b8f07fbc8e7d6f90455]Mashhad[/wiki].
*Kish Airport: 4422100, 4422460
*Kish Air: 4423517, 4422030
*Airport Passport Office: 422640
Women who do not have appropriate Muslim dress (head scarves, long smocks or dresses) will be provided with those free of charge upon arrival prior to passing through customs and immigration. These complimentary loaners should be returned upon leaving.
Driving by car is an easy and smart option. Currently, there is only one route to Kish Island. If you are driving from [wiki=ed7b37ce943e144f5bd8bdbbb8d47062]Tehran[/wiki], take care on the road and be alert of the highways and the pedestrians.
There are private buses that will take you from [wiki=ed7b37ce943e144f5bd8bdbbb8d47062]Tehran[/wiki] and other main cities to Kish Island, but this is not the safest way of travelling in [wiki=21fc68909a9eb8692e84cf64e495213e]Iran[/wiki]. Private buses in Iran are inexpensive compared to other countries in the Middle East.
There are boats that will take you from the port cities of Bandar-e Abbas, Bushehr, and Chahbahar. However, as of June 2009, this has reportedly been suspended.
Kish Dolphin & Crocodile Park: The Dolphin Park is the unique ocean atrium in the Middle East, and visitors can enjoy spectacular dolphin and other sea mammal shows in a family-oriented atmosphere. The entrance fee for visitors is $46 USD.
*The Green Tree Park: The Park with the oldest trees on the island. Entry is free for all.
*Mysteries of the World Zoo: A small zoo with exotic animals on display. The entrance fee is $5 USD.
*Greek Ship: The historic and famous old ship resting on one of the shores of Kish Island. It has become a major tourist attraction in recent years. Entry is free. It is a beautiful scenic area, and you can bring food for a picnic and sit in a shaded area.
*Giant Bird Sculpture: you can climb up inside of it!
*Underground Town of Cariz:Is more than 2,500 years old, and currently it has been converted into an underground town at a depth of 16 metres below the surface, with an area of more than 10,000 square metres. The entrance fee is $5 USD.
*The Ancient Town of Harireh:The ruins display mortar masses and stone - made buildings in an area of some 3 by 1 kilometre long. The structures have been built of sand stones with some plaster layers on the walls. Some of the structures that they once ounce used to contain many floors. Harireh town is estimated to be 800 years old. It is also beleive the town was most likely been destroyed by a powerful earthquake. Entry is free for all.
*Marjon Beach Park:Entry is free for all.
Snorkeling on the beaches of Kish Island is said to be amongst the best in the world, while the scuba-diving offers an even more spectacular insight of life beneath the waters. A variety of other water sports are also available: jet-skiing, sailing, fishing, parasailing, reef walking, coral viewing, boating and water-skiing are just a few of the popular ways to spend the time and enjoy yourself during your visit to the Island. A variety of other water sports are also available. The Kish coastline is one of the least dangerous coasts in the world. Kish has gorgeous white sandy beaches for relaxing walks.
Women-only beaches are available for the female tourists to the Island. Women do not have access to most beaches, or to the prime snorkeling areas. There used to be an "international beach" where male and female foreign tourists could swim together, but it has been closed by the government!.
Contrary to the above information regarding the Greek Ship, there is no restaurant on board what remains of the historic ship. Still, this is a beautiful island - and you could bring food along with you and enjoy the site while sitting at a shaded table nearby.
Paradise 1 International Mall
*Paradise 2 International Mall
*The Paniz International Mall
*Zaytoon International Mall
*Morvarid International Mall
*Venus International Mall
*Marjon International Mall
*Arab Bazaar
*Kish Trade Center
*Damoon Kish Mall
Kish's answer to McDonald's...
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*Pizzeria.
*Kish Fried Chicken.
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Nahange Sefid - a variety of Iranian food (live music).
Shishlik (lamb chop grilled) accompanied by Iranian Rice and Laban (Yoghurt) drink.
*The 5* world class restaurant of Sadaf International Hotel. The restaurant has a unique "cave" theme. 'Kooh-e-Noor' is translated as "the mountain of light", and is the name of the world's largest diamond.
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Alighapou Hotel - +98 764 5-23203 44 0764
*Fanoos Hotel - +98 764 443200-5
*Ghasedak Hotel mainly catering for Chinese expats. It is fairly basic but has friendly staff and is located in walking distance to the jetty and some malls.
Eram Grand Hotel - [http://www.kisheramhotel.com] - A 2-star hotel with occasional fires and difficulty in coordinating reservations with available rooms.
*Tatilat Hotel - +98 764 4443996-8
* Maryam Hotel - +98 764' 44 21111-7 - Was originally a luxury hotel, but it is gradually becoming more run-down. The lobby is still quite impressive, however, and the rooms are nice. Customer service is a lost art here.
*Sunrise International Hotel - A nice and clean place. Each suite comprises of a double bedroom, a living room with sofas and a television, a small kitchenette with a fridge, and two modern bathrooms. The cost of a taxi from the airport is around $2.50 US. The hotel also has a cosy restaurant and coffee shop.
Dariush Grand Hotel - +98 764 44 49 00
*Sadaf International Hotel - +98 764 4420590-7
*Shayan Hotel
*Parmis hotel-+98 7644446223-30
*Flamingo Hotel one of the more recent hotels in Kish
*The Flower of the East - coming soon.
Area Code for Iran: 0098 (+98)
*Area Code for Kish: 0764
*Kish Cellular Phone (Code): 0934
There are various internet cafés on Kish Island. Internet speed varies from café to café. A popular internet café is The Kish Cyber Cafe [http://www.cybercafe.freeservers.com] at Shayan Hotel, Tel: 4422771-5 (2623), ahlesaadat@postmark.net, One hour is around $2.50 US.