Flying from Almaty Airport (ALA) to Ulaanbaatar International Airport (UBN): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Almaty Airport to Ulaanbaatar International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 3 hours 40 minutes.
Ulaanbaatar's timezone is UTC+8, which makes Ulaanbaatar two hours ahead of Almaty.
Every week, there are three Almaty Airport to Ulaanbaatar International Airport flights. To get going as early as possible, jump on the 14:00 Hunnu Air flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before you fly, the latest flight is at 14:00 with Hunnu Air.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your ALA to UBN flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines and delays at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Hunnu Air is your gateway to exploring Ulaanbaatar (and maybe even some other great corners of Mongolia!). Browse the direct flights from Almaty Airport to Ulaanbaatar International Airport offered by this airline.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with Hunnu Air on this route.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Almaty Airport to Ulaanbaatar International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some great stopovers between ALA and UBN include:
Beijing Capital International Airport
Incheon International Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Almaty Airport (ALA) to Ulaanbaatar International Airport (UBN)
Right now, $416 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Almaty Airport to Ulaanbaatar International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $986. Remember that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book seven months before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from ALA to UBN.
The cheapest month for flights from Almaty Airport to Ulaanbaatar International Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.
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Handy information about Almaty Airport (ALA)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Almaty Airport, 61.23% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Central Almaty to Almaty Airport is around 24 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 35 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Have an early flight from Almaty Airport to Ulaanbaatar International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near ALA:
Arriving at Ulaanbaatar International Airport (UBN)
Get off your Almaty Airport to Ulaanbaatar International Airport flight and be relaxing in your hotel bed soon after. If you're looking for a comfortable option that's not too far from UBN, make your way to Mandala Bliss Mongolia.
Getting from Ulaanbaatar International Airport (UBN) to central Ulaanbaatar
From Ulaanbaatar International Airport, Ulaanbaatar is approximately 48 kilometres away. It takes around 1 hour to reach the centre by car.
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.
The warmest month in Ulaanbaatar is July, with temperatures ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF). Lock in your flights from Almaty Airport to Ulaanbaatar International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from ALA to UBN in January. Temperatures average between -30ºC (-22ºF) and -13ºC (9ºF) then.
Explore more of Mongolia
Ulaanbaatar has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Mongolia you'll want to see. Around 241 kilometres north-west of Ulaanbaatar, a trip to Erdenet will keep you busy. Start with attractions like Khangai resort, Happy land амралт and boldbayar.
Darhan is another essential stop in Mongolia and is around 193 kilometres north of Ulaanbaatar. No journey is complete without dropping by Horse Music Park (Морин хуур цогцолбор), Museum of Dakrhan-Uul and The Buddha's Statue of Northern.