Cheap flights from Colombo to Ulaanbaatar from £363

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Tue, Apr 28
Colombo CMBUlaanbaatar UBN
£363
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Wed, Apr 29
Colombo CMBUlaanbaatar UBN
£373
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Thu, Apr 30
Colombo CMBUlaanbaatar UBN
£418
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Wed, Apr 29
Colombo CMBUlaanbaatar UBN
£426
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Fri, Apr 24
Colombo CMBUlaanbaatar UBN
£454
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Sun, Apr 26
Colombo CMBUlaanbaatar UBN
£460
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Wed, Apr 29 – Mon, May 4
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£724
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Wed, Apr 29 – Sun, May 3
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£771
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Wed, Apr 29 – Mon, May 4
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Fri, Apr 24 – Mon, Apr 27
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How much do flights to Ulaanbaatar cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£363

Cheapest round-trip

£724

Average round-trip

£798

Includes rare itinerary

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Most popular airline

AirAsia

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
Bandaranaike International
Arrive to
Chinggis Khaan International Airport
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Colombo to Ulaanbaatar

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
AirAsiaAXMAKNo
MIAT Mongolian AirlinesMGLOMYes
Air ChinaCCACAYes
SriLankan AirlinesALKULYes
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
April4°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
289
days per year
Snow days
21
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
12 Apr
80%
2°C-7°C
19 Apr
5°C-7°C
Monday
13 Apr
6°C-10°C
20 Apr
12°C-4°C
Tuesday
14 Apr
89%
11°C-2°C
21 Apr
15°C1°C
Wednesday
15 Apr
87%
4°C-4°C
22 Apr
18°C3°C
Thursday
16 Apr
79%
10°C-4°C
23 Apr
16°C8°C
Friday
17 Apr
15°C-2°C
24 Apr
2°C-5°C
Saturday
18 Apr
80%
4°C-5°C
25 Apr
5°C-7°C
The most popular airlines for this route are AirAsia, MIAT Mongolian Airlines, Air China, SriLankan Airlines, and Korean Air. Colombo and Ulaanbaatar have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Colombo?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Colombo and London, Bangkok, Malé, Manchester, Kuala Lumpur, Dubai, Bali, New Delhi, Edinburgh, Singapore, Denpasar, Chennai, Birmingham, Goa, Tel Aviv, Phuket City, Abu Dhabi, Phuket Province, Mumbai, Perth.
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 Colombo?
Colombo is mainly served by Bandaranaike International. But there are other airports nearby, including Colombo Ratmalana Airport, Kelani River-Peliyagoda Waterdrome, Dandugama Sea Plane Base.
What airports are near Colombo?
The main airport in Colombo is Bandaranaike International. It is also served by Hatton Castlereigh Resrvr SPB, Koggala, Sigiriya.
Which airlines fly between Colombo and Ulaanbaatar?
Currently, you can fly between Colombo and Ulaanbaatar with AirAsia, MIAT Mongolian Airlines, Air China, SriLankan Airlines, Korean Air.
When’s the best time to travel between Colombo and Ulaanbaatar?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Colombo 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 Colombo and Ulaanbaatar?
Traveling between Colombo 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 Colombo?
There are a number of airports in and around Colombo. The main one is Bandaranaike International and other nearby airports include Hatton Castlereigh Resrvr SPB, Koggala, Sigiriya
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Colombo 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 Colombo, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Colombo and Ulaanbaatar arrive?
What time do flights between Colombo and Ulaanbaatar depart?
What time do flights between Colombo and Ulaanbaatar arrive?

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