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Voykit pocket guide · Iran
Kish Island
Spend 2–3 days on Kish Island for beaches, Dolphin & Crocodile Park, shopping malls and the historic Greek Ship; stay overnight to avoid rushed travel.
Kish Island is a free‑trade resort with beaches, water sports, a dolphin park and duty‑free malls. A short stay (2–3 days) lets you see the main sights and shop without feeling rushed. Day‑trips are limited, so base yourself on the island.
- Country
- Iran
- Best months
- Oct–Mar (cooler, less heat)
- Avoid
- Jun–Aug (very hot)
- Stay
- 2 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- IRR
- Money
- Foreign cards and ATMs do not work in Iran: see Insurance & payments above.
- Daily spend
- Budget ≈ IRR 300,000–500,000 excl. bed (check) · Mid ≈ IRR 600,000–900,000 excl. bed (check) · High ≈ IRR 1,200,000+ excl. bed (check) (estimate; check)
- Emergency
- Police 110 · Ambulance 115 · Fire 125
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Taxi ride (short) | US$2–5 |
| Dolphin & Crocodile Park entry | US$46 |
| Underground Town of Kariz entry | US$5 |
| Greek Ship (view only) | Free |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- KIH · Kish International Airport
- —
Typical fares
- Airport → hotel taxi
- about US$2.5–3 (check)
- Kish → Bandar Abbas ferry
- ≈ IRR 150,000 (check)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Walking is easiest; taxis (Toyota Camry) cost US$2‑5 per ride, agree fare before boarding. No meters. Rental cars are rare.
See and do
Known for
- Dolphin & Crocodile Park
- Greek Ship wreck
- Underground Town of Kariz
- Paradise shopping malls
- White sandy beaches
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Qeshm Island | Ferry from Kish jetty, about 1 h, then local bus or taxi | ≈ 2 h total |
| Bandar Abbas | Ferry from Kish to Bandar Abbas, about 2 h; optional bus from port | ≈ 3 h total |
| Hormuz Island | Ferry from Kish to Hormuz, about 1 h 30 min; local transport on island | ≈ 2 h 30 min |
Sleep
- Alighapou Hotel (budget)
- basic rooms, close to jetty
- Eram Grand Hotel (mid‑range)
- 2‑star, central location
- Dariush Grand Hotel (splurge)
- luxury, sea views
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | ببخشیدbebakhshid |
| Thank you | متشکرمmoteshakeram |
| How much is it? | چقدر است؟cheghadr ast? |
| Where is the taxi stand? | ایستگاه تاکسی کجاست؟istgah-e taxi kojast? |
| I need a map | به نقشه نیاز دارمbe naqshé niaz daram |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Scams and watch-outs
- Visa‑free entry limited to 14 days; passport photo and fingerprint taken.
- Female visitors must wear headscarf and long robes at the airport; loaned garments must be returned.
- Taxi drivers may short‑change; confirm fare in USD before starting.
Kish is generally safe for tourists; follow dress rules for women, keep an eye on taxi fares, and keep passport handy for occasional checks.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Kish Island yet. Suggested stay: 2 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Dolphin & Crocodile Park
- Greek Ship wreck
- Underground Town of Kariz
- Paradise shopping malls
- White sandy beaches
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Kish Tourist Affairs Office: kishairport.ir/
- Wikivoyage: Kish Island, revision 5251835 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5251835
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/kish-island). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.