Cheap flights from San José to Ulaanbaatar from £878
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How much do flights to Ulaanbaatar cost?
Cheapest one-way trip | £878 |
|---|---|
Cheapest round-trip | £1,659 |
Average round-trip | £1,682 |
Includes rare itinerary | |
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.
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
Check-in for a flight from San José to Ulaanbaatar
| Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking |
|---|---|---|---|
| MIAT Mongolian Airlines | MGL | OM | Yes |
| Air China | CCA | CA | Yes |
| Alaska Airlines | ASA | AS | No |
| Turkish Airlines | THY | TK | No |
| Avianca | AVA | AV | No |
Online check-in is not available for these airlines.
Weather in Ulaanbaatar
Average Weather
| Month | Average monthly max temperature | Average monthly min temperature |
| January | -17°C | -24°C |
| February | -14°C | -22°C |
| March | -4°C | -13°C |
| April | 5°C | -2°C |
| May | 12°C | 3°C |
| June | 18°C | 10°C |
| July | 20°C | 13°C |
| August | 17°C | 11°C |
| September | 11°C | 4°C |
| October | 2°C | -4°C |
| November | -8°C | -14°C |
| December | -15°C | -22°C |
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