Cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro to Ulaanbaatar from £839

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3 stops
Tue, Jul 28
Rio de Janeiro GIGUlaanbaatar UBN
£839
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Tue, Jul 28
Rio de Janeiro GIGUlaanbaatar UBN
£892
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Tue, Jul 28
Rio de Janeiro GIGUlaanbaatar UBN
£914
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Tue, Jul 28
Rio de Janeiro GIGUlaanbaatar UBN
£921
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Wed, Jul 29
Rio de Janeiro GIGUlaanbaatar UBN
£955
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Mon, Aug 3
Rio de Janeiro RRJUlaanbaatar UBN
£969
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Mon, Aug 3 – Tue, Aug 11
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£2,025
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Mon, Aug 3 – Mon, Aug 10
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£2,030
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Mon, Aug 3 – Tue, Aug 11
Rio de Janeiro GIGUlaanbaatar UBN
£2,038
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Mon, Aug 3 – Mon, Aug 10
Rio de Janeiro RRJUlaanbaatar UBN
£2,075
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Mon, Aug 3 – Mon, Aug 10
Rio de Janeiro RRJUlaanbaatar UBN
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How much do flights to Ulaanbaatar cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£839

Cheapest round-trip

£2,025

Average round-trip

£2,038

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

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
Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International
Arrive to
Chinggis Khaan International Airport
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Rio de Janeiro to Ulaanbaatar

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
MIAT Mongolian AirlinesMGLOMYes
LATAM AirlinesLANLAYes
Air ChinaCCACAYes
Turkish AirlinesTHYTKNo
AzulAZUADYes

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
19 Jul
17%
22°C9°C
26 Jul
36%
31°C17°C
Monday
20 Jul
36%
22°C9°C
27 Jul
63%
24°C17°C
Tuesday
21 Jul
24°C10°C
28 Jul
57%
23°C16°C
Wednesday
22 Jul
27°C12°C
29 Jul
93%
17°C16°C
Thursday
23 Jul
17%
30°C15°C
30 Jul
25%
22°C12°C
Friday
24 Jul
40%
28°C14°C
31 Jul
21°C10°C
Saturday
25 Jul
57%
29°C15°C
1 Aug
66%
20°C12°C
Travelers usually depart from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International, Santos Dumont, or Jacarepaguá Airport when they travel from Rio de Janeiro to Ulaanbaatar. The most popular airlines for this route are MIAT Mongolian Airlines, LATAM Airlines, Air China, Turkish Airlines, and Azul. Rio de Janeiro and Ulaanbaatar have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Rio de Janeiro?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo, London, Salvador, Foz do Iguaçu, Florianópolis, Buenos Aires, Manaus, Recife, Manchester, Fortaleza, Belo Horizonte, Lisbon, Porto Alegre, Medellín, Brasília, Porto Seguro, Santiago de Chile, Edinburgh, Montevideo, Toronto.
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 Rio de Janeiro?
Rio de Janeiro is mainly served by Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International. But there are other airports nearby, including Santos Dumont, Jacarepaguá Airport.
What airports are near Rio de Janeiro?
The main airport in Rio de Janeiro is Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International. It is also served by Zona da Mata Regional, Cabo Frio International.
Which airlines fly between Rio de Janeiro and Ulaanbaatar?
Currently, you can fly between Rio de Janeiro and Ulaanbaatar with MIAT Mongolian Airlines, LATAM Airlines, Air China, Turkish Airlines, Azul.
When’s the best time to travel between Rio de Janeiro and Ulaanbaatar?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Rio de Janeiro 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 Rio de Janeiro and Ulaanbaatar?
Traveling between Rio de Janeiro 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 Rio de Janeiro?
There are a number of airports in and around Rio de Janeiro. The main one is Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International and other nearby airports include Zona da Mata Regional, Cabo Frio International
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Rio de Janeiro 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 Rio de Janeiro, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Rio de Janeiro and Ulaanbaatar arrive?
What time do flights between Rio de Janeiro and Ulaanbaatar depart?
What time do flights between Rio de Janeiro and Ulaanbaatar arrive?

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