Cheap flights from Chicago to Ulaanbaatar from £585

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Fri, Jun 12
Chicago MDWUlaanbaatar UBN
£585
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Sun, Jun 14
Chicago MDWUlaanbaatar UBN
£672
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Fri, Jun 12
Chicago MDWUlaanbaatar UBN
£677
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Fri, Jun 12
Chicago MDWUlaanbaatar UBN
£740
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Sun, Jun 14
Chicago ORDUlaanbaatar UBN
£791
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Sun, Jun 14
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Fri, Jun 12 – Thu, Jun 18
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£1,178
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Fri, Jun 12 – Tue, Jun 16
Chicago MDWUlaanbaatar UBN
£1,284
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Fri, Jun 12 – Tue, Jun 16
Chicago ORDUlaanbaatar UBN
£1,354
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Sun, Jun 14 – Thu, Jun 18
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How much do flights to Ulaanbaatar cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£585

Cheapest round-trip

£1,178

Average round-trip

£1,468

Includes rare itinerary

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Most popular airline

MIAT Mongolian Airlines

Getting from Ulaanbaatar's airport to the city center

Fastest options: taxi and ride-hailing services. Best value: public bus.

Ulaanbaatar is served by Chinggis Khaan International Airport (UBN), located approximately 52 km southwest of the city center. The airport opened in 2021, replacing the older Buyant Ukhaa Airport. Airport transfers to city center destinations include public buses, taxis, ride-hailing services, and private transfers. Journey times vary significantly depending on traffic conditions, particularly during rush hours when congestion in Ulaanbaatar can be severe.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

50-80 min

₮5,000; approximately $1.50 USD

every 30–60 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

40-70 min

₮80,000 – ₮120,000; approximately $23–35 USD; metered fare

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

40-70 min

₮70,000 – ₮100,000; approximately $20–29 USD; app-based pricing

on-demand via app (traffic dependent)

cashless payment option

40-70 min

₮100,000 – ₮180,000; approximately $29–52 USD; fixed price

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups and guaranteed pickup

40-70 min

₮150,000 – ₮300,000; approximately $44–87 USD per day

on-demand at airport (traffic dependent)

flexibility and onward travel

Notes:

  • Prices in MNT (Mongolian Tugrik); table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Traffic congestion in Ulaanbaatar can significantly extend journey times, especially during morning and evening rush hours.
  • The airport express bus terminates at the Dragon Center in central Ulaanbaatar.
  • Taxis at the airport should be licensed; agree on fare or ensure meter is used before departure.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Ulaanbaatar

Depart from
O Hare International
Arrive to
Chinggis Khaan International Airport
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Chicago to Ulaanbaatar

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
MIAT Mongolian AirlinesMGLOMYes
WestJetWJAWSNo
Alaska AirlinesASAASNo
Air ChinaCCACAYes
Korean AirKALKEYes

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Ulaanbaatar

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January-17°C-24°C
February-14°C-22°C
March-4°C-13°C
April5°C-2°C
May12°C3°C
June18°C10°C
July20°C13°C
August17°C11°C
September11°C4°C
October2°C-4°C
November-8°C-14°C
December-15°C-22°C
Hottest Month
20°C
July
Coldest month
-24°C
January
Sunny days
288
days per year
Snow days
21
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
24 May
12°C-1°C
31 May
86%
19°C10°C
Monday
25 May
18°C4°C
1 Jun
18°C7°C
Tuesday
26 May
78%
18°C6°C
2 Jun
24°C8°C
Wednesday
27 May
84%
14°C4°C
3 Jun
26°C11°C
Thursday
28 May
20°C3°C
4 Jun
25°C12°C
Friday
29 May
21°C5°C
5 Jun
22°C9°C
Saturday
30 May
25°C9°C
6 Jun
21°C10°C
Travelers usually depart from O Hare International, Chicago Midway International, or Chicago Rockford International when they travel from Chicago to Ulaanbaatar. The most popular airlines for this route are MIAT Mongolian Airlines, WestJet, Alaska Airlines, Air China, and Korean Air. Chicago and Ulaanbaatar have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Chicago?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Chicago and Mexico City, London, Guadalajara, Morelia, New York, Orlando, León, Las Vegas, Dallas, Houston, Tampa, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Monterrey, Miami, Denver, Cancún, Istanbul, Atlanta, Calgary.
What are the most popular routes to and from Ulaanbaatar?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Ulaanbaatar and London, Budapest, Istanbul, Manchester, Edinburgh, Sydney, Beijing, Prague, Tokyo, Seoul, Manila, Frankfurt, Shanghai, Perth, Almaty, San Francisco, Brisbane, Stockholm, Phuket City, Vienna.
Which airports are there in Chicago?
Chicago is mainly served by O Hare International. But there are other airports nearby, including Chicago Midway International, Chicago Rockford International.
What airports are near Chicago?
The main airport in Chicago is O Hare International. It is also served by Gerald R. Ford International, South Bend International, Dane County Regional, General Mitchell International, Fort Wayne International, General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International, Quad City International, Central Illinois Regional, Muskegon County, Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International.
Which airlines fly between Chicago and Ulaanbaatar?
Currently, you can fly between Chicago and Ulaanbaatar with MIAT Mongolian Airlines, WestJet, Alaska Airlines, Air China, Korean Air.
When’s the best time to travel between Chicago and Ulaanbaatar?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Chicago and Ulaanbaatar, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between Chicago and Ulaanbaatar?
Traveling between Chicago and Ulaanbaatar, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
How many airports are there near Chicago?
There are a number of airports in and around Chicago. The main one is O Hare International and other nearby airports include Gerald R. Ford International, South Bend International, Dane County Regional, General Mitchell International, Fort Wayne International, General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International, Quad City International, Central Illinois Regional, Muskegon County, Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Chicago and Ulaanbaatar depart?
This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Chicago, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Chicago and Ulaanbaatar arrive?
What time do flights between Chicago and Ulaanbaatar depart?
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