Travelling from Shanghai to Chinggis Khaan International Airport (UBN): What you need to know
Planning your holiday starts with working out where you'll leave from in Shanghai. Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) is the city's main airport, so explore your options for booking a flight from Shanghai to Chinggis Khaan International Airport (UBN) leaving from here.
Around 4 hours is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct Shanghai to Chinggis Khaan International Airport flight.
Ulaanbaatar (where Chinggis Khaan International Airport is located) and Shanghai share the UTC+8 timezone. Same timezone means no confusion when scheduling your trip.
The most popular route is from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Chinggis Khaan International Airport (UBN). You can choose from 2 direct services each week. Miat - Mongolian Airlines operates a 1:10am departure between PVG and UBN.
To ensure you catch your flight from Shanghai to UBN, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Popular months like February or other peak seasons mean longer lines and potential delays. Stay on schedule by arriving at the airport even earlier. Aim for at least four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Shanghai
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Take the express route from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG). Nonstop flights from Shanghai to Chinggis Khaan International Airport (UBN) can be booked from here.
Spring Airlines is a leading airline that operates direct flights from Shanghai to Chinggis Khaan International Airport jetting out of PVG.
Spring Airlines ranks first in bookings for flights from PVG to UBN.
Among carriers operating on this route, MIAT Mongolian Airlines has the highest percentage of on-time landings.
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Shanghai to UBN. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG). Break up your trip (and maybe get a better deal) by stopping at one of these airports:
Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Hohhot Baita International Airport (HET)
Busan Gimhae International Airport (PUS)
The journey from central Shanghai to PVG takes around 50 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a taxi, you'll cover the 48 kilometres in 1 hour 5 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a hassle-free start to your break? Stay near Shanghai Pudong International Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Shanghai to Chinggis Khaan International Airport or prefer not to rush, these hotels have you covered:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport has a solid on-time record, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from PVG arrive at their destination as scheduled 82% of the time.
PVG is located at No.300 Qihang Road.
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
Get the most out of your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Shanghai to Chinggis Khaan International Airport. Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) is one of the main options between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport and UBN.
SHA is about 14 kilometres from central Shanghai. It'll take 30 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
Flying off with the first light? You might like to check in to one of these accommodation options near Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport the day before your Shanghai to UBN flight:
Flights from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport have a proven record for punctuality, with 85% of them arriving within the expected time frame.
You'll find SHA at 700 Yingbin 1st Rd.
About Chinggis Khaan International Airport (UBN)
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Getting from Chinggis Khaan International Airport (UBN) to central Ulaanbaatar
Chinggis Khaan International Airport is around 48 kilometres from central Ulaanbaatar. It takes around 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
It takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Chinggis Khaan International Airport (UBN)
$201 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Shanghai to Chinggis Khaan International Airport. Return flights start from $427. These prices may change depending on availability and demand.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Shanghai to UBN if you book ahead. Airlines often have some amazing early bird discounts.
Cheap Shanghai to Chinggis Khaan International Airport tickets are easier to find if you're not locked into specific dates. Try using the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across the month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Shanghai to Chinggis Khaan International Airport (UBN)
Picture the kind of break you want when picking your flight dates. March is the quietest month to visit Ulaanbaatar. August is when most people book flights from Shanghai to Chinggis Khaan International Airport (UBN), which may be ideal if you're chasing more excitement.
Before locking in your Shanghai to UBN plane ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Ulaanbaatar, with temperatures ranging from 11ºC to 24ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from Shanghai to Chinggis Khaan International Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -30ºC and -13ºC.
More about Ulaanbaatar
After booking your flight from Shanghai to Chinggis Khaan International Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these options your base for exploring Ulaanbaatar:
There are plenty of terrific things to do in Ulaanbaatar when you're ready to get out and sightsee. Head straight for Museum of Natural History followed by Terelj and Chinggis Khaan Monument.
Explore more of Mongolia
Ulaanbaatar is just the beginning of what Mongolia offers. Continue your journey in Erdenet, which is around 257 kilometres away to the northwest. From Uurkhaychin Cultural Centre to Erdenet museum, there are countless things to do in this popular city.
Around 209 kilometres north of Ulaanbaatar, Darhan is another essential stop in Mongolia. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at The Buddha's Statue of Northern, Amarbayasgalant Monastery and Darkhan Museum.