The new Chinggis Khaan International Airport serves Ulaanbaatar, capital of Mongolia, approximately 52 km from the city center.
It is the main entry point to the country, gateway to the Mongolian steppe and the Gobi Desert.
How to get to Chinggis Khaan International Airport
By Car
By Train
By Bus
Average travel time to UBN
Parking near Chinggis Khaan International Airport
A multi-level parking structure is adjacent to the terminal building.
Parking costs are within the norm for the area.
How to get to Ulaanbaatar from UBN
By Train
By Bus
By Taxi
Airport transfers you can book in advance
Shuttles and private transfers you can book online, picked from the best rated by travelers.
Car rental at Chinggis Khaan International Airport
Major car rental companies have desks in the arrivals area, although most visitors heading to the steppe or Gobi arrange a tour with a driver and guide.
Bring a driver's license, passport, and credit card as standard; an International Driving Permit is usually required in addition.
Hotels near Chinggis Khaan International Airport
Sukhbaatar Square and the centre
About 50 km from the airport, 55-90 minutes by car (up to 2 hours in case of snow or traffic); public shuttle every hour from 4 to 22 towards the centre.
Best for: Practically anyone: there are no hotels near the new airport, so the centre is the starting base for any stay.
- Sukhbaatar Square, the ministries and the big chain hotels concentrated within a few blocks
- Same transfer time from the airport to any hotel in the capital, so no real advantage in looking for peripheral alternatives
- The transfer remains long and unpredictable in winter, whichever hotel you choose
- No area truly close to the terminal for those with only a short layover
Recommended hotels
- Shangri-La Ulaanbaatar About 700 metres from Sukhbaatar Square, between Nayramdal Park and Chinggis Khaan Square; four restaurants and an indoor pool, among the few of international standard in the capital. View availability
- Kempinski Hotel Khan Palace 99 rooms in the Bayanzurkh district, along East Cross Road; luxury hotel operating since 2005, about 2 km from Sukhbaatar Square. View availability
- Best Western Premier Tuushin Hotel About 100 metres from Sukhbaatar Square and the Government Palace, on Prime Minister Amar Street; among the most central hotels in the capital, bar none. View availability
Airport services
Shopping & Duty Free
Lounges & relaxation
Connectivity & Wi-Fi
Families & Children
Terminal guide
The new terminal, opened in recent years to replace the old city airport, is modern and adequately sized for the country's sole major hub.
For international flights it's wise to allow 2.5–3 hours of buffer before departure.
Map of Chinggis Khaan International Airport
Frequently asked questions
Q. Why does the transfer from the airport take an hour?
The new airport is located about 52 km from Ulaanbaatar, farther out than the old city airport, which no longer handles scheduled flights: allow for about an hour's transfer.
Q. Is it worth carrying cash in Mongolia?
Yes, definitely: card payments are not widely accepted among taxi drivers and outside Ulaanbaatar, so always carry enough tugrik in cash.
Q. Do you need a guide to visit the Gobi Desert?
Generally yes, given the isolation and extreme climate of the area: most visitors arrange a tour with an experienced driver/guide.
Q. What is a ger camp?
A camp of traditional round Mongolian tents (gers, often called yurts), offered as typical accommodation for those visiting the steppe, often run by local nomadic families.
Flight board
Real-time status of arriving and departing flights
