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Sat, Jul 11
Shanghai PVGUlaanbaatar UBN

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Tue, Jul 7
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Getting from Ulaanbaatar's airport to the city center

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.

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
Shanghai Pudong International
Arrive to
Chinggis Khaan International Airport
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
2236 km

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Shanghai to Ulaanbaatar in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 29.06Tue 30.06Wed 01.07Thu 02.07Fri 03.07Sat 04.07Sun 05.07
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Weekly flights: 4 totalDaily flights: 0.57 averageMost flights: Thursday 1 flights
AirlineMon 06.07Tue 07.07Wed 08.07Thu 09.07Fri 10.07Sat 11.07Sun 12.07
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Weekly flights: 6 totalDaily flights: 0.86 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 13.07Tue 14.07Wed 15.07Thu 16.07Fri 17.07Sat 18.07Sun 19.07
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Weekly flights: 6 totalDaily flights: 0.86 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 20.07Tue 21.07Wed 22.07Thu 23.07Fri 24.07Sat 25.07Sun 26.07
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Weekly flights: 6 totalDaily flights: 0.86 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights

Check-in for a flight from Shanghai to Ulaanbaatar

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
MIAT Mongolian AirlinesMGLOMYes
China Eastern AirlinesCESMUYes
Air ChinaCCACAYes
Hunnu AirMMLMRYes
Spring AirlinesCQH9CYes

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
28 Jun
17%
23°C11°C
5 Jul
25°C11°C
Monday
29 Jun
57%
25°C12°C
6 Jul
27°C14°C
Tuesday
30 Jun
57%
26°C11°C
7 Jul
66%
23°C14°C
Wednesday
1 Jul
57%
26°C11°C
8 Jul
37%
18°C9°C
Thursday
2 Jul
58%
27°C13°C
9 Jul
22%
14°C9°C
Friday
3 Jul
25°C12°C
10 Jul
36%
23°C11°C
Saturday
4 Jul
23°C10°C
11 Jul
35%
19°C11°C
Travelers usually depart from Shanghai Pudong International, or Shanghai Hongqiao International when they travel from Shanghai to Ulaanbaatar. The distance between Shanghai and Ulaanbaatar is 2236 km. The most popular airlines for this route are MIAT Mongolian Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Air China, Hunnu Air, and Spring Airlines. Shanghai and Ulaanbaatar have 400 direct flights per week.

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