Chinggis Khaan International Airport

Airport Code - ULN

The Chinggis Khaan International Airport is also known as the Ulaabataar Airport since it is located in close proximity to the city center. It is around 18km (11 mi) away from the city center and is considered as the hub of the MIAT Mongolian Airlines, Aero Mongolia, and Hunnu Air. The airport is owned by the Mongolian Government and run by the Civil Aviation Authority, it is built at an elevation of 1,300 meters (4,265 ft.) above the Sea Level. The airport has its own head office and an air investigation bureau Mongolia, this airport is considered as one of the most important airports in all of Mongolia, and the busiest.
 The Chinggis Khaan International Airport covers all the major destination across the consistent and beyond. Therefore, if you are planning to Mongolia any time soon from the other part of the world, here are some of the travel routes Mongolia serves.

Altai, Moscow, Bayankhongor, Beijing, Paris, Jeju, Choibalsan, Dalanzadgad, Berlin, Hong Kong, Hohhot, Irkutsk, Jakarta, Seoul, Khovd, Bangkok, Ovoot, Tokyo, Ölgii, Dubai, Hanoi, Sanya, Istanbul, Oyu Tolgoi,  Ulaangom, Frankfurt, and Uliastai are some of the international and domestic destinations that are directly connected to the Airport.
 

As we already mentioned the travel routes that Mongolia serves around the world, after which you ought to know some of the flight details.

The most important thing about flying to a new country is the flight details and it doesn’t end with just reaching there. To save a few buck, you must know few options so that it’s easier to make the selection. We listed some of the Domestic and International flights that are in the route to Mongolia and function through Chinggis Khan Aiorport.

• Athay Pacific flights
• Aeroflot flights
• Korean Air flights
• Air China flights
• MIAT Mongolian Airlines flights
• Turkish Airlines flights
 

Let us mention some of the frequent airlines that operate from the airport, as you have already seen the countless destination routes Mongolia Serves, here are some of the flights that operate

• MIAT Mongolian
• Korean Air Lines
• Air France
• Aeroflot Russian Airlines

These flights are quite frequent along with two most popular sectors from Ulaanbataar, the Ulaanbaatar to Moscow, and Ulaanbaatar to Seoul with more than 13.5k flights every week.
 The Airport has 1 terminal and 1 asphalt runway, which is 3,100m (10,171 ft.) in length. However, the airport is comparatively bigger and more popular than any of the surrounding airports in the country.The Baggage Room is located on the first floor and passengers can store the luggage depending on a passenger ticket and a valid passport.Passengers can buy local SIM cards in the airport.
First floor: G-MOBILE (09:00-20:00 from Monday to Friday; 10:00-17:00 on weekends)
Second floor: MOBICOM (09:00-17:00 from Monday to Friday, closed on weekends)
 There are 3 banks located in the airport but only one open 24/7.
Golomt Bank: 08:30-17:30 from Monday to Friday; closed on weekends.
Trade and Development Bank (TDB): 09:00-17:00 from Monday to Friday; closed on weekends.
Arig Bank: Open 24/7
 

The recent facility of the Chinggis Khaan International Airport serves as a base for Air China, Aero Mongolia, Aeroflot, Korean Air, Hunnu Air, Turkish Airlines, and MIAT Mongolian Airlines. These airlines operate regular passengers back and forth from airports. The airport also supports seasonal passengers’ charter flights from the airport.

Points for Baggage and Allowance
• To know the details of each flight’s luggage policy, you might have to enquire the respective customer service. We can give you the details of a standard policy followed every airport across the world.
• The standard policy says that the passengers are not allowed with more than 32 kg of luggage weight, cabin luggage and handbag. However, you can include additional luggage by paying extra.

Note: Please note that the charges for extra luggage are also dependent on the class you will be travelling.
 You must not look for shuttle buses from the airport because there are none, you will have to settle with the public buses that run from the city center and stops at the airport. The number is hard to come by but the bus routes are always mentioned in front of the buses. The estimated price for buses can be within T500 - T700.
 These are the nearest bus stands to the airport and as mentioned earlier, you can find the bus lines mentioned on the bus itself.

• A bus stop in north of the Chinggis Khaan Airport
• Yaarmag 3 Bus Stop

Read more about How to Take Ulaanbaatar Bus
 

It is very rare that tourists go for trains because buses and taxis are easier to visit popular attractions. Also, buses and cars are faster and cheaper as compared to trains, let us mention two of the nearest train stations to Chinggis Khaan Airport.

• Ulanbataar Station - You will find old stream locomotive at the station.
• 7th Station - This location is also very close to the airport.
 

Getting around by taxi can come in handy but are higher in price than the buses. You can book one from the airport itself. The airport have various shuttle partners that take the tourists to popular destination right from the airport. You will see the options of limousines for business travel and minibuses or regular taxi for group travel. The starting price for an affordable travel can begin with T1, 200; however, the price depends on the location you want to travel and number of people.

Read more about Ulaanbaatar Taxi: Types, Fares & Tips
 

♦ a. By Bus or Long-distance Coach
The Chinngis Khan Airport is quite close to most of the popular destination of the city. Bus number 7, 1 and 59 crosses near the airport.

♦ b. By Metro
We can help you to know about the distance, you will have a 25 minute walk to the state department store from the train station, and the station does receive quite a few international trains in the early morning.
 

The Country has many airports but Chinggis Khaan International Airport has a special place for the natives. It not just contributes in the economy of the country but also serves as one of the busiest transport hubs for domestic and international travel.