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Getting from Ulaanbaatar's airport to the city center

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.

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
Istanbul Airport
Arrive to
Chinggis Khaan International Airport
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
5976 km

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Istanbul to Ulaanbaatar in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

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Weekly flights: 7 totalDaily flights: 1 averageMost flights: Thursday 1 flights
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Weekly flights: 12 totalDaily flights: 1.71 averageMost flights: Tuesday 1 flights
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Weekly flights: 14 totalDaily flights: 2 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
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Weekly flights: 12 totalDaily flights: 1.71 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights

Check-in for a flight from Istanbul to Ulaanbaatar

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
PegasusPGTPCNo
MIAT Mongolian AirlinesMGLOMYes
Air ChinaCCACAYes
Hunnu AirMMLMRYes
Turkish AirlinesTHYTKNo

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
August18°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
20
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
6 Sep
36%
12°C3°C
13 Sep
21°C9°C
Monday
7 Sep
13°C2°C
14 Sep
22°C9°C
Tuesday
8 Sep
15°C3°C
15 Sep
36%
21°C10°C
Wednesday
9 Sep
15°C5°C
16 Sep
77%
19°C9°C
Thursday
10 Sep
18°C5°C
17 Sep
90%
14°C4°C
Friday
11 Sep
18°C9°C
18 Sep
41%
5°C2°C
Saturday
12 Sep
19°C7°C
19 Sep
11%
11°C3°C
Travelers usually depart from Istanbul Airport, or Sabiha Gökçen International when they travel from Istanbul to Ulaanbaatar. The distance between Istanbul and Ulaanbaatar is 5976 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Pegasus, MIAT Mongolian Airlines, Air China, Hunnu Air, and Turkish Airlines. Istanbul and Ulaanbaatar have 400 direct flights per week.

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