Flying from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Ulaanbaatar International Airport (UBN): what you need to know
The timezone in Ulaanbaatar is UTC+8, which is three hours behind Sydney.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your SYD to UBN flight.
During popular months such as April, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
Take a detour to a new city or break up your flight with a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Ulaanbaatar International Airport. Many travellers pass through Incheon International Airport on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Ulaanbaatar International Airport (UBN)
$480 is the best price for a one-way Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Ulaanbaatar International Airport flight. Return flights start at $966. These prices may change depending on demand.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from SYD to UBN if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some great early bird deals.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price across each month when searching for a flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Ulaanbaatar International Airport.
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Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Ulaanbaatar International Airport.
Handy information about Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
Of the departures from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, 69.62% touch down on time at their destination.
Central Sydney to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is approximately 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
You can expect a journey time of about 25 minutes on public transport.
Catching an early flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Ulaanbaatar International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels near SYD:
Arriving at Ulaanbaatar International Airport (UBN)
Once your Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Ulaanbaatar International Airport flight has arrived, kick back at a nearby hotel. Mandala Bliss Mongolia is a comfy option within easy reach of UBN.
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)
The quietest month for a flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Ulaanbaatar International Airport is April, while July is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to go to Ulaanbaatar based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
When reserving your flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Ulaanbaatar International Airport, consider the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Ulaanbaatar, with temperatures ranging from 11ºC (52ºF) to 22ºC (72ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -30ºC (-22ºF) and -13ºC (9ºF). Look for cheap tickets from SYD to UBN sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Mongolia
Erdenet is just one of the many places in Mongolia waiting to be explored once you've seen Ulaanbaatar. Around 241 kilometres away to the north-west, its top attractions include Khangai resort, Happy land амралт and boldbayar.
Darhan is another well-known destination in Mongolia and is around 193 kilometres north of Ulaanbaatar. No journey is complete without a visit to Horse Music Park (Морин хуур цогцолбор), Museum of Dakrhan-Uul and The Buddha's Statue of Northern.