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Thu, May 28
Shanghai PVGUlaanbaatar UBN
£118
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Tue, May 26
Shanghai PVGUlaanbaatar UBN
£193
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Sat, May 30
Shanghai PVGUlaanbaatar UBN
£193
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Tue, May 26
Shanghai PVGUlaanbaatar UBN
£231
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Thu, May 28
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£236
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How much do flights to Ulaanbaatar cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£118

Cheapest round-trip

£287

Average round-trip

£498

Includes rare itinerary

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

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 04.05Tue 05.05Wed 06.05Thu 07.05Fri 08.05Sat 09.05Sun 10.05
Spring Airlines
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Weekly flights: 0 totalDaily flights: 0 averageMost flights: 0 flights
AirlineMon 11.05Tue 12.05Wed 13.05Thu 14.05Fri 15.05Sat 16.05Sun 17.05
Spring Airlines
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Weekly flights: 1 totalDaily flights: 0.14 averageMost flights: Tuesday 1 flights
AirlineMon 18.05Tue 19.05Wed 20.05Thu 21.05Fri 22.05Sat 23.05Sun 24.05
Spring Airlines
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Weekly flights: 0 totalDaily flights: 0 averageMost flights: 0 flights
AirlineMon 25.05Tue 26.05Wed 27.05Thu 28.05Fri 29.05Sat 30.05Sun 31.05
Spring Airlines
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Weekly flights: 2 totalDaily flights: 0.29 averageMost flights: Tuesday 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
Spring AirlinesCQH9CYes
Hunnu AirMMLMRYes

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
10 May
19°C4°C
17 May
10°C0°C
Monday
11 May
25°C10°C
18 May
78%
7°C1°C
Tuesday
12 May
29°C10°C
19 May
19°C0°C
Wednesday
13 May
12°C4°C
20 May
15°C4°C
Thursday
14 May
11°C1°C
21 May
14°C0°C
Friday
15 May
18°C2°C
22 May
71%
16°C6°C
Saturday
16 May
19°C1°C
23 May
89%
17°C5°C
Travelers usually depart from Shanghai Pudong International, or Shanghai Hongqiao International when they travel from Shanghai to Ulaanbaatar. The most popular airlines for this route are MIAT Mongolian Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Air China, Spring Airlines, and Hunnu Air. Shanghai and Ulaanbaatar have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Shanghai?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Shanghai and London, Beijing, Guangzhou, Bangkok, Seoul, Shenzhen, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Xi'an, Qingdao, Manila, Osaka, Chengdu, Chongqing, Taipei, Liverpool, Sanya, Phuket City, Kuala Lumpur, Honolulu.
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, Perth, Almaty, San Francisco, Brisbane, Stockholm, Phuket City, Vienna, Singapore.
Which airports are there in Shanghai?
Shanghai is mainly served by Shanghai Pudong International. But there are other airports nearby, including Shanghai Hongqiao International.
What airports are near Shanghai?
The main airport in Shanghai is Shanghai Pudong International. It is also served by Hangzhou Xiaoshan International, Ningbo Lishe International, Sunan Shuofang International, Changzhou Benniu, Yangzhou Taizhou International, Nantong Xingdong, Zhoushan Putuoshan.
Which airlines fly between Shanghai and Ulaanbaatar?
Currently, you can fly between Shanghai and Ulaanbaatar with MIAT Mongolian Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Air China, Spring Airlines, Hunnu Air.
When’s the best time to travel between Shanghai and Ulaanbaatar?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Shanghai 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 Shanghai and Ulaanbaatar?
Traveling between Shanghai 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 Shanghai?
There are a number of airports in and around Shanghai. The main one is Shanghai Pudong International and other nearby airports include Hangzhou Xiaoshan International, Ningbo Lishe International, Sunan Shuofang International, Changzhou Benniu, Yangzhou Taizhou International, Nantong Xingdong, Zhoushan Putuoshan
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Shanghai 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 Shanghai, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Shanghai and Ulaanbaatar arrive?
What time do flights between Shanghai and Ulaanbaatar depart?
What time do flights between Shanghai and Ulaanbaatar arrive?

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