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Mon, Oct 26
Rio de Janeiro GIGUlaanbaatar UBN
£616
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Fri, Oct 23
Rio de Janeiro GIGUlaanbaatar UBN
£739
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Sun, Oct 25
Rio de Janeiro GIGUlaanbaatar UBN
£757
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How much do flights to Ulaanbaatar cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£616

Cheapest round-trip

£1,585

Average round-trip

£1,598

Includes rare itinerary

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Most popular airline

LATAM 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
LATAM AirlinesLANLAYes
MIAT Mongolian AirlinesMGLOMYes
Air ChinaCCACAYes
TAP PortugalTAPTPNo
Turkish AirlinesTHYTKNo

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
August18°C11°C
September12°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
290
days per year
Snow days
20
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
18 Oct
33%
-2°C-13°C
25 Oct
-1°C-11°C
Monday
19 Oct
50%
-5°C-12°C
26 Oct
32%
-3°C-11°C
Tuesday
20 Oct
60%
-3°C-12°C
27 Oct
-3°C-14°C
Wednesday
21 Oct
2°C-13°C
28 Oct
-1°C-10°C
Thursday
22 Oct
6°C-7°C
29 Oct
2°C-10°C
Friday
23 Oct
64%
0°C-8°C
30 Oct
28%
-2°C-9°C
Saturday
24 Oct
-1°C-10°C
31 Oct
34%
-5°C-12°C
Travelers usually depart from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International, or Santos Dumont when they travel from Rio de Janeiro to Ulaanbaatar. The most popular airlines for this route are LATAM Airlines, MIAT Mongolian Airlines, Air China, TAP Portugal, and Turkish Airlines. 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.

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 LATAM Airlines, MIAT Mongolian Airlines, Air China, TAP Portugal, Turkish Airlines.

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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