Chinggis Khaan International Airport (UBN)
The new international airport, opened in 2021. Allow about 1 hour into the city by taxi or airport bus, more at rush hour.
Before you come · Flights
Flights & getting to Mongolia
Almost everyone arrives at Chinggis Khaan International Airport near Ulaanbaatar. Here's how to get there, and around the country.
Direct flights
Regular flights connect Ulaanbaatar with Seoul, Tokyo, Beijing, Hong Kong, Istanbul, Frankfurt and other hubs. MIAT Mongolian Airlines is the national carrier; schedules are busiest June–September.
Domestic flights
Aero Mongolia, Hunnu Air and MIAT fly to Dalanzadgad (Gobi), Mörön (Khuvsgul), Ölgii (Altai) and other provincial towns. Baggage limits are low, so check before booking.
By train
The Trans-Mongolian railway links Ulaanbaatar with Beijing and with Irkutsk and Moscow in Russia, a classic overland journey.
Good to know
Book ahead for summer
Seats sell out for July and Naadam; book international and domestic flights early.
Airport transfer
Many tour companies include airport pickup; otherwise agree the taxi price before you go or use an app.