Iran
Kish Air Cargo Tracking
About
Kish Air, established on December 16, 1989, and starting operations in 1990, is a privately owned Iranian airline based on Kish Island and one of the first private airlines to receive its air operator certificate from Civil Aviation of Iran. The carrier operates from main hubs at Kish International Airport and Mehrabad International Airport, serving passengers to 28 destinations across Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Oman, Turkey, and the United Arab Emirates. As of late 2025, Kish Air maintains a fleet of nine aircraft featuring MD-82s and MD-83s as its core operations, with an overall fleet average age of 29.6 years reflecting operational constraints from international sanctions.
How to track Kish Air shipments
1. No dedicated air waybill tracking system was found for Kish Air cargo. Third-party tracking platforms may support Kish Air shipments if they recognize the AWB prefix 780. 2. Enter your AWB number in the format 780-XXXXXXXX where the last digit is a mod-7 check digit (example: 780-12345675). 3. If tracking fails online, contact the carrier directly at +98-76-93214562 or check with your freight forwarder for status updates. 4. For urgent tracking, contact Kish Air customer service at secretariat.kish@kishairline.com.
What 780-XXXXXXXX means
The 780 AWB prefix identifies Kish Air as the issuing carrier and ensures the shipment is routed through their network. The 7-digit serial number is the unique shipment identifier assigned by Kish Air. The final digit is a check digit calculated as the remainder when the 7-digit serial number is divided by 7 (mod-7). For example, if the serial is 1234567, dividing by 7 gives remainder 0, so the complete AWB would be 780-12345670. This prefix system allows freight systems worldwide to identify which carrier handles the shipment.
Kish Air live animal transport
Kish Air transports live animals under the IATA Live Animals Regulations (LAR), which govern container, ventilation, and species-specific handling requirements for livestock, day-old chicks, zoo animals, household pets, and laboratory animals. Bookings require species-specific documentation and approved containers; book through the cargo team with at least 48 hours notice.
Kish Air specialized cargo handling
Kish Air allows small dogs and cats in the cabin with pets weighing no more than 8 kg including container, while larger animals must be transported in the hold with containers not exceeding 40x30x20 cm for cabin travel.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I track my Kish Air cargo shipment?
- Kish Air does not appear to offer a dedicated online cargo tracking system. You can attempt to track your shipment using third-party platforms that support AWB prefix 780, entering your number in format 780-XXXXXXXX. If online tracking fails, contact Kish Air directly at +98-76-93214562 or email secretariat.kish@kishairline.com. If your shipment status has not updated after 24 hours, contact your freight forwarder or Kish Air customer service for manual status updates.
- What does AWB prefix 780 mean?
- AWB prefix 780 identifies Kish Air as the issuing carrier for the airway bill. The complete AWB format is 780-XXXXXXX-X, where the middle 7 digits are the unique serial number and the final digit is a mod-7 check digit. For example, if the serial is 1234567, the check digit would be 0 (1234567 ÷ 7 = remainder 0), making the full AWB 780-12345670.
- Does Kish Air offer belly cargo capacity on passenger flights?
- Yes, Kish Air utilizes belly cargo space on its passenger aircraft fleet, which includes McDonnell Douglas MD-82/MD-83, Airbus A320/A321, and Fokker 100 aircraft. The airline operates scheduled domestic flights within Iran and international routes to the Middle East, providing cargo capacity on passenger services from their main hubs at Kish International Airport and Mehrabad International Airport in Tehran.
- How do I book cargo with Kish Air?
- Contact Kish Air cargo operations directly at +98-76-93214562 or email secretariat.kish@kishairline.com. The airline's headquarters is located at Sanai Square, next to Maryam Bazaar, Kish Air Central Building, 3rd Floor, Management Unit, on Kish Island. As a regional carrier, cargo booking is typically handled through their customer service team or through freight forwarders familiar with Iranian airline operations.
Kish Air cargo contact
- Phone
- +98-76-93214562
- Website
- https://kishairlines.ir/
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