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Thu, Jul 30
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Tue, Jul 28
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Wed, Jul 29
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£603
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Sat, Aug 1
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£659
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Mon, Jul 27 – Fri, Jul 31
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£1,298
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Wed, Jul 29 – Tue, Aug 4
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How much do flights to Ulaanbaatar cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£521

Cheapest round-trip

£1,298

Includes rare itinerary

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Most popular airline

Alaska 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
San Diego International
Arrive to
Chinggis Khaan International Airport
Average flights per week
384
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from San Diego to Ulaanbaatar

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Alaska AirlinesASAASNo
MIAT Mongolian AirlinesMGLOMYes
Korean AirKALKEYes
Jeju AirJJA7CNo
Frontier AirlinesFFTF9No

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
12 Jul
72%
16°C6°C
19 Jul
63%
18°C10°C
Monday
13 Jul
17%
21°C7°C
20 Jul
25°C8°C
Tuesday
14 Jul
22°C8°C
21 Jul
31°C13°C
Wednesday
15 Jul
25°C9°C
22 Jul
33°C17°C
Thursday
16 Jul
57%
25°C12°C
23 Jul
26°C16°C
Friday
17 Jul
59%
23°C13°C
24 Jul
25°C14°C
Saturday
18 Jul
36%
27°C11°C
25 Jul
17%
26°C13°C
Travelers usually depart from San Diego International, or McClellan–Palomar when they travel from San Diego to Ulaanbaatar. The most popular airlines for this route are Alaska Airlines, MIAT Mongolian Airlines, Korean Air, Jeju Air, and Frontier Airlines. San Diego and Ulaanbaatar have 384 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from San Diego?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as San Diego and London, Calgary, Las Vegas, Vancouver, San Francisco, New York, San Jose, Toronto, Sacramento, Houston, Honolulu, Dallas, Seattle, Denver, Chicago, Orlando, Edmonton, Kailua, Kahului, Atlanta.
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 San Diego?
San Diego is mainly served by San Diego International. But there are other airports nearby, including McClellan–Palomar, Marine Corps Air Station Miramar.
What airports are near San Diego?
The main airport in San Diego is San Diego International. It is also served by Tijuana International, John Wayne, Ontario International, Mexicali International, Hollywood Burbank, Palm Springs International, Imperial County, Long Beach, Hawthorne Municipal, Yuma International.
Which airlines fly between San Diego and Ulaanbaatar?
Currently, you can fly between San Diego and Ulaanbaatar with Alaska Airlines, MIAT Mongolian Airlines, Korean Air, Jeju Air, Frontier Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between San Diego and Ulaanbaatar?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between San Diego 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 San Diego and Ulaanbaatar?
Traveling between San Diego 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 San Diego?
There are a number of airports in and around San Diego. The main one is San Diego International and other nearby airports include Tijuana International, John Wayne, Ontario International, Mexicali International, Hollywood Burbank, Palm Springs International, Imperial County, Long Beach, Hawthorne Municipal, Yuma International
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between San Diego 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 San Diego, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between San Diego and Ulaanbaatar arrive?
What time do flights between San Diego and Ulaanbaatar depart?
What time do flights between San Diego and Ulaanbaatar arrive?

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