Flying from Istanbul to Ulaanbaatar International Airport (UBN): What you need to know
Istanbul has two main airports where you can kick off your travels. Explore your options for booking a flight from Istanbul to Ulaanbaatar International Airport (UBN) leaving from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW).
Around 8 hours 10 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct Istanbul to Ulaanbaatar International Airport flight.
The timezone in Ulaanbaatar is UTC+8, which is five hours ahead of Istanbul. Ulaanbaatar International Airport is located in Ulaanbaatar.
Choose from 6 direct flights every week between Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) and Ulaanbaatar International Airport (UBN). This is the most popular route, with Miat - Mongolian Airlines offering a 2:10pm departure from IST to UBN.
To ensure you get on your flight from Istanbul to UBN, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
High season means busier airports, so be there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to stay on schedule.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) makes it easy to travel directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Istanbul to Ulaanbaatar International Airport (UBN) can be booked from this terminal.
Turkish Airlines is a popular carrier that operates direct flights from Istanbul to Ulaanbaatar International Airport jetting out of IST.
Most passengers prefer to fly with Turkish Airlines from IST to UBN.
Stopovers are a great opportunity to explore a new city or just have a break during your travels. When searching for a cheap flight from Istanbul to UBN, deselect 'Direct flights only' to compare all potential stops. Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) is an option when departing from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST).
Located around 48 kilometres from central Istanbul, IST can be reached in about 50 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 45 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to Istanbul Ataturk Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Istanbul to Ulaanbaatar International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
SAW is around 48 kilometres from central Istanbul. It takes 55 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes.
Catching the earliest flight? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near Sabiha Gokcen International Airport the day before your Istanbul to UBN flight:
76.93% of flights leaving Sabiha Gokcen International Airport stick to their scheduled arrival time.
About Ulaanbaatar International Airport (UBN)
Consider staying at Mandala Bliss Mongolia after your flight from Istanbul to Ulaanbaatar International Airport. It's a quick drive from UBN and a good option if you'd like to get some rest right away.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Ulaanbaatar International Airport (UBN)
$438 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Ulaanbaatar International Airport. Return flights start from $768. These prices may change depending on availability.
To snap up cheap flights from Istanbul to UBN, book your flight ticket six months ahead of your departure date.
Organise your trip for November. That's the best month for landing a great bargain on Istanbul to Ulaanbaatar International Airport tickets. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
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The best time to fly from Istanbul to Ulaanbaatar International Airport (UBN)
April is the quietest month for flights from Istanbul to Ulaanbaatar International Airport (UBN), while July is the most popular. Find the best time to go to Ulaanbaatar based on whether you want a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Ulaanbaatar is July, with temperatures ranging between 11ºC and 22ºC. Book your Istanbul to UBN flight ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Istanbul to Ulaanbaatar International Airport in January when temperatures are between -30ºC and -13ºC.
More about Ulaanbaatar
After booking your flight from Istanbul to Ulaanbaatar International Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Ulaanbaatar:
There are plenty of exciting things to do in Ulaanbaatar when you're ready to see the sights. Kick things off at Mongolia Naadam Festival followed by Museum of Natural History and Terelj.
Explore more of Mongolia
Ulaanbaatar is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Mongolia just waiting to be explored. About 257 kilometres north-west of Ulaanbaatar, a visit to Erdenet will fill your itinerary to the brim. Check out popular attractions like Khangai resort, Uurkhaychin Cultural Centre and Happy land амралт.
Around 209 kilometres north of Ulaanbaatar, Darhan is another essential stop in Mongolia. Experience major highlights starting with The Buddha's Statue of Northern, Amarbayasgalant Monastery and Bayremedee Church.