Flying from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Ulaanbaatar International Airport (UBN): what you need to know
Ulaanbaatar is 15 hours ahead of Vancouver and observes the UTC+8 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Get to the airport on time to catch your YVR to UBN flight.
During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Ulaanbaatar International Airport (UBN)
$890 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Vancouver International Airport to Ulaanbaatar International Airport flight. Return flights start from $1,111. These prices can change depending on demand and availability.
To score cheap tickets from YVR to UBN, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the cheapest price in every month when looking for a flight from Vancouver International Airport to Ulaanbaatar International Airport.
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Handy information about Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Of all flights departing from Vancouver International Airport, 71.77% arrive on time at their destination.
Central Vancouver to Vancouver International Airport is approximately 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
The trip when using public transport will take about 35 minutes.
Get your journey off to a hassle-free start by staying near YVR. Whether you have an early flight from Vancouver International Airport to Ulaanbaatar International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Ulaanbaatar International Airport (UBN)
After your Vancouver International Airport to Ulaanbaatar International Airport flight has touched down, relax at a nearby hotel. Mandala Bliss Mongolia is a comfy option that's not too far from 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 Vancouver International Airport to Ulaanbaatar International Airport is April, while July is the busiest. Choose the best time to visit Ulaanbaatar based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
The warmest month in Ulaanbaatar is July, with the temperature ranging between 11ºC and 22ºC. Book your flights from Vancouver International Airport to Ulaanbaatar International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from YVR to UBN in January. Temperatures average between -30ºC and -13ºC then.
Explore more of Mongolia
Erdenet is just one of the many places in Mongolia waiting to be discovered once you've seen Ulaanbaatar. Around 241 kilometres away to the north-west, check out popular attractions including Khangai resort, Happy land амралт and boldbayar.
Around 193 kilometres north of Ulaanbaatar, Darhan is another favourite stop in Mongolia. Experience major highlights starting with Horse Music Park (Морин хуур цогцолбор), Museum of Dakrhan-Uul and The Buddha's Statue of Northern.