Flying from Almaty Airport (ALA) to Ulaanbaatar International Airport (UBN): what you need to know
A direct flight from Almaty Airport to Ulaanbaatar International Airport takes an average of 3 hours 40 minutes. The timezone in Ulaanbaatar is UTC+8, making it 2 hours ahead of Almaty.
For the earliest departure, catch the 11:30 flight from Almaty Airport to Ulaanbaatar International Airport. If you'd like to leave later, the latest flight is at 14:00. With 3 flights every week from ALA to UBN, you can select the timing that's best for you.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
If you want to break up your flight from Almaty Airport to Ulaanbaatar International Airport, consider adding a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' and find a city that catches your eye. The most popular stopovers on the ALA - UBN route are:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Beijing Capital International Airport
Incheon International Airport
Remember, you might need a visa to enter Mongolia. Visa regulations vary and travel documentation requirements change often. Before reserving your cheap ticket from ALA to UBN, check with your carrier and your destination country's local embassy or consulate for the most up-to-date information.
How to find the cheapest flights from Almaty Airport (ALA) to Ulaanbaatar International Airport (UBN)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Almaty Airport to Ulaanbaatar International Airport is ر.ق. 919. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ر.ق. 1,833. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Book 10 months before you want to travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap flight tickets from ALA to UBN.
June is the cheapest month for flight tickets from Almaty Airport to Ulaanbaatar International Airport. If you want to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
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Handy information about Almaty Airport (ALA)
Almaty Airport is about 24 kilometres from central Almaty. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 37 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Want a stress-free start to your journey? Stay near ALA. Whether you've booked an early flight from Almaty Airport to Ulaanbaatar International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Ulaanbaatar International Airport (UBN)
Hop off your flight from Almaty Airport to Ulaanbaatar International Airport and be sprawled out in your hotel bed soon after. If you're searching for a convenient option that's not too far from UBN, unpack your bags at Mandala Bliss Mongolia.
Getting from Ulaanbaatar International Airport (UBN) to central Ulaanbaatar
Ulaanbaatar International Airport is approximately 48 kilometres from the centre of Ulaanbaatar. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is about 1 hour and 1 minute.
When to fly to Ulaanbaatar International Airport (UBN)
July is the most popular month for flights from Almaty Airport to Ulaanbaatar International Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Ulaanbaatar in April.
Before locking in your flight from Almaty Airport to Ulaanbaatar International Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Ulaanbaatar, with the temperature ranging from 11 ºC to 22 ºC.
Look for cheap flight tickets from ALA to UBN in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -30 ºC and -13 ºC on average.
More about Ulaanbaatar
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Ulaanbaatar right here. Check out these options once you've locked in your flight from ALA to UBN:
Gandantegchinlen Monastery and Genghis Khan Square are a couple of big attractions to add to your Ulaanbaatar must-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at National History Museum.
Complete your Ulaanbaatar trip with hotels and a car rental
You've booked your cheap ticket to Ulaanbaatar International Airport — next on the list is finding a great stay, and perhaps even your own set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the top hotels and car rental deals in Ulaanbaatar.