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Shymkent CITUlaanbaatar UBN
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Shymkent CITUlaanbaatar UBN
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How much do flights to Ulaanbaatar cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£249

Cheapest round-trip

£475

Average round-trip

£666

Includes rare itinerary

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Most popular airline

Scat 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
Shymkent International
Arrive to
Chinggis Khaan International Airport
Average flights per week
184
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Shymkent to Ulaanbaatar

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Scat AirlinesVSVDVYes
Air AstanaKZRKCYes
Air ChinaCCACAYes
MIAT Mongolian AirlinesMGLOMYes
China Southern AirlinesCSNCZYes

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
11 Oct
5°C-3°C
18 Oct
88%
2°C-2°C
Monday
12 Oct
4°C-5°C
19 Oct
91%
1°C-3°C
Tuesday
13 Oct
7°C-6°C
20 Oct
34%
-1°C-9°C
Wednesday
14 Oct
5°C-4°C
21 Oct
44%
-2°C-11°C
Thursday
15 Oct
57%
3°C-4°C
22 Oct
62%
-1°C-11°C
Friday
16 Oct
22%
5°C-3°C
23 Oct
66%
-5°C-12°C
Saturday
17 Oct
22%
6°C-2°C
24 Oct
28%
0°C-12°C
The most popular airlines for this route are Scat Airlines, Air Astana, Air China, MIAT Mongolian Airlines, and China Southern Airlines. Shymkent and Ulaanbaatar have 184 direct flights per week.

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What airports are near Shymkent?

The main airport in Shymkent is Shymkent International. It is also served by Tashkent International, Shymkent International, Taraz.

Which airlines fly between Shymkent and Ulaanbaatar?

Currently, you can fly between Shymkent and Ulaanbaatar with Scat Airlines, Air Astana, Air China, MIAT Mongolian Airlines, China Southern Airlines.

When’s the best time to travel between Shymkent and Ulaanbaatar?

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How many airports are there near Shymkent?

There are a number of airports in and around Shymkent. The main one is Shymkent International and other nearby airports include Tashkent International, Shymkent International, Taraz

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Shymkent and Ulaanbaatar depart?

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