Cheap flights from Nairobi to Ulaanbaatar from £557

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Fri, May 8
Nairobi NBOUlaanbaatar UBN
£557
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Thu, May 7
Nairobi NBOUlaanbaatar UBN
£557
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Wed, May 6
Nairobi NBOUlaanbaatar UBN
£568
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Sun, May 10
Nairobi NBOUlaanbaatar UBN
£572
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Sat, May 9
Nairobi NBOUlaanbaatar UBN
£572
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Mon, May 11
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Fri, May 8 – Wed, May 13
Nairobi NBOUlaanbaatar UBN
£1,073
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Wed, May 6 – Mon, May 11
Nairobi NBOUlaanbaatar UBN
£1,250
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Tue, May 5 – Mon, May 11
Nairobi NBOUlaanbaatar UBN
£1,264
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Tue, May 5 – Sat, May 9
Nairobi NBOUlaanbaatar UBN
£1,282
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Tue, May 5 – Mon, May 11
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Wed, May 6 – Mon, May 11
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How much do flights to Ulaanbaatar cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£557

Cheapest round-trip

£1,073

Average round-trip

£1,313

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
Jomo Kenyatta International
Arrive to
Chinggis Khaan International Airport
Average flights per week
314
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Nairobi to Ulaanbaatar

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
MIAT Mongolian AirlinesMGLOMYes
Turkish AirlinesTHYTKNo
Saudi Arabian AirlinesSVASVYes
Air ChinaCCACAYes
Qatar AirwaysQTRQRYes

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
Travelers usually depart from Jomo Kenyatta International, or Wilson when they travel from Nairobi to Ulaanbaatar. The most popular airlines for this route are MIAT Mongolian Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Air China, and Qatar Airways. Nairobi and Ulaanbaatar have 314 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Nairobi?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Nairobi and Mombasa, Malindi, Eldoret, London, Kisumu, Ukunda, Lamu, Manchester, Dar es Salaam, Kuala Lumpur, Edinburgh, Cape Town, Johannesburg, Zanzibar, Bangkok, Sydney, Mogadishu, Kigali, Addis Ababa, Dubai.
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 Nairobi?
Nairobi is mainly served by Jomo Kenyatta International. But there are other airports nearby, including Wilson.
What airports are near Nairobi?
The main airport in Nairobi is Jomo Kenyatta International. It is also served by Arusha, Nanyuki, Amboseli.
Which airlines fly between Nairobi and Ulaanbaatar?
Currently, you can fly between Nairobi and Ulaanbaatar with MIAT Mongolian Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Air China, Qatar Airways.
When’s the best time to travel between Nairobi and Ulaanbaatar?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Nairobi 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 Nairobi and Ulaanbaatar?
Traveling between Nairobi 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 Nairobi?
There are a number of airports in and around Nairobi. The main one is Jomo Kenyatta International and other nearby airports include Arusha, Nanyuki, Amboseli
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Nairobi 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 Nairobi, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Nairobi and Ulaanbaatar arrive?
What time do flights between Nairobi and Ulaanbaatar depart?
What time do flights between Nairobi and Ulaanbaatar arrive?

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