Cheap flights from Ulaanbaatar to Istanbul from £372

Cheap flights from Ulaanbaatar to Istanbul from £372

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Sun, Sep 6
Ulaanbaatar UBNIstanbul IST

£372
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2 stops
Sat, Sep 5
Ulaanbaatar UBNIstanbul SAW

£383
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2 stops
Sat, Sep 5
Ulaanbaatar UBNIstanbul SAW

£386
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Tue, Sep 1
Ulaanbaatar UBNIstanbul IST

£393
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Sat, Sep 5
Ulaanbaatar UBNIstanbul IST

£421
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Sun, Sep 6
Ulaanbaatar UBNIstanbul IST

£455
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Sun, Sep 6 – Fri, Sep 11
Ulaanbaatar UBNIstanbul IST

£555
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Sun, Sep 6 – Wed, Sep 9
Ulaanbaatar UBNIstanbul IST

£602
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Tue, Sep 1 – Fri, Sep 4
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Tue, Sep 1 – Sat, Sep 5
Ulaanbaatar UBNIstanbul IST

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Sat, Sep 5 – Wed, Sep 9
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Getting from Istanbul airports to the city center

Istanbul is served by two major airports, each offering a variety of airport transfers to city center destinations. Istanbul Airport (IST) lies 35 km northwest of central Istanbul, while Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) is located 40 km southeast on the Asian side. Transport options include metro, airport buses, public buses, taxis, ride-hailing services, and private transfers. Journey times and costs vary depending on the airport, time of day, and traffic conditions, which can be significant in this bustling metropolis.

How to get from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Istanbul?

How to get from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Istanbul?

Notes:

  • Prices in TRY; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Istanbulkart is required for metro and public buses; cards available at airport stations and kiosks.
  • Istanbul traffic can be severe, especially during rush hours. Allow extra time for road-based transport.
  • Taxis are metered; ensure the meter is running. Ride-hailing prices vary with demand.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Istanbul

Depart from
Chinggis Khaan International Airport
Arrive to
Istanbul Airport
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
5976 km
Worth visiting
Blue Mosque, Istanbul - Aya Sofya (Hagia Sophia) - Topkapi Palace

Weekly direct flights

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

AirlineMon 03.08Tue 04.08Wed 05.08Thu 06.08Fri 07.08Sat 08.08Sun 09.08
---2---2---12
---1---1------1
Weekly flights: 10 totalDaily flights: 1.43 averageMost flights: Tuesday 2 flights
AirlineMon 10.08Tue 11.08Wed 12.08Thu 13.08Fri 14.08Sat 15.08Sun 16.08
---2---2---12
---2---2---12
Weekly flights: 14 totalDaily flights: 2 averageMost flights: Tuesday 2 flights
AirlineMon 17.08Tue 18.08Wed 19.08Thu 20.08Fri 21.08Sat 22.08Sun 23.08
---2---2---12
---2---2---12
Weekly flights: 14 totalDaily flights: 2 averageMost flights: Tuesday 2 flights
AirlineMon 24.08Tue 25.08Wed 26.08Thu 27.08Fri 28.08Sat 29.08Sun 30.08
---2---2------2
---2---1------2
Weekly flights: 11 totalDaily flights: 1.57 averageMost flights: Tuesday 2 flights

Check-in for a flight from Ulaanbaatar to Istanbul

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Air ChinaCCACAYes
PegasusPGTPCNo
MIAT Mongolian AirlinesMGLOMYes
Air AstanaKZRKCYes
Scat AirlinesVSVDVYes

Weather in Istanbul

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January9°C5°C
February9°C5°C
March11°C7°C
April15°C9°C
May20°C14°C
June25°C19°C
July28°C22°C
August28°C23°C
September25°C20°C
October19°C15°C
November15°C12°C
December11°C8°C
Hottest Month
28°C
July
Coldest month
5°C
January
Sunny days
305
days per year
Snow days
2
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
15 Aug
36%
26°C22°C
22 Aug
29°C23°C
Sunday
16 Aug
27°C23°C
23 Aug
31°C23°C
Monday
17 Aug
28°C22°C
24 Aug
31°C23°C
Tuesday
18 Aug
30°C22°C
25 Aug
33°C23°C
Wednesday
19 Aug
29°C23°C
26 Aug
31°C24°C
Thursday
20 Aug
29°C22°C
27 Aug
26%
28°C24°C
Friday
21 Aug
30°C22°C
28 Aug
81%
23°C20°C
Book your trip to arrive at Istanbul Airport, or Sabiha Gökçen International. The distance between Ulaanbaatar and Istanbul is 5976 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Air China, Pegasus, MIAT Mongolian Airlines, Air Astana, and Scat Airlines. Ulaanbaatar and Istanbul have 400 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Istanbul, consider visiting Blue Mosque, Istanbul, Aya Sofya (Hagia Sophia), and Topkapi Palace.

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