Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Ulaanbaatar from £763

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Wed, Jun 17
Johannesburg JNBUlaanbaatar UBN
£763
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Mon, Jun 15
Johannesburg JNBUlaanbaatar UBN
£825
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Wed, Jun 17
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£825
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£848
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Tue, Jun 16
Johannesburg JNBUlaanbaatar UBN
£854
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Sun, Jun 14 – Fri, Jun 19
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Sat, Jun 13 – Thu, Jun 18
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Sun, Jun 14 – Thu, Jun 18
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Fri, Jun 12 – Thu, Jun 18
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Sat, Jun 13 – Fri, Jun 19
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How much do flights to Ulaanbaatar cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£763

Cheapest round-trip

£1,298

Average round-trip

£1,481

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. R. Tambo International
Arrive to
Chinggis Khaan International Airport
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Johannesburg to Ulaanbaatar

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
MIAT Mongolian AirlinesMGLOMYes
Qatar AirwaysQTRQRYes
Fly SafairSFRFAYes
Ethiopian AirlinesETHETYes
EmiratesUAEEKNo

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
31 May
91%
15°C3°C
7 Jun
16°C0°C
Monday
1 Jun
89%
9°C2°C
8 Jun
17°C4°C
Tuesday
2 Jun
11°C1°C
9 Jun
21°C6°C
Wednesday
3 Jun
12°C-1°C
10 Jun
24°C9°C
Thursday
4 Jun
12°C0°C
11 Jun
89%
20°C9°C
Friday
5 Jun
14°C-1°C
12 Jun
22°C8°C
Saturday
6 Jun
11°C2°C
13 Jun
88%
24°C10°C
Travelers usually depart from O. R. Tambo International, or Lanseria International when they travel from Johannesburg to Ulaanbaatar. The most popular airlines for this route are MIAT Mongolian Airlines, Qatar Airways, Fly Safair, Ethiopian Airlines, and Emirates. Johannesburg and Ulaanbaatar have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Johannesburg?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Johannesburg and Harare, London, Cape Town, Durban, Gaborone, São Paulo, Bulawayo, Nairobi, George, Port Elizabeth, Bloemfontein, Birmingham, Manchester, Edinburgh, Victoria Falls, Windhoek, Kimberley, Northern Cape, Hoedspruit, Limpopo, Lusaka, Nelspruit.
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 Johannesburg?
Johannesburg is mainly served by O. R. Tambo International. But there are other airports nearby, including Lanseria International, Rand Airport.
Which airlines fly between Johannesburg and Ulaanbaatar?
Currently, you can fly between Johannesburg and Ulaanbaatar with MIAT Mongolian Airlines, Qatar Airways, Fly Safair, Ethiopian Airlines, Emirates.
When’s the best time to travel between Johannesburg and Ulaanbaatar?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg and Ulaanbaatar?
Traveling between Johannesburg 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.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Johannesburg and Ulaanbaatar arrive?
This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Ulaanbaatar, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.
What time do flights between Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.
What time do flights between Johannesburg and Ulaanbaatar arrive?

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