Ulaanbaatar travel guide

Ulaanbaatar Tourism | Ulaanbaatar Guide

You're Going to Love Ulaanbaatar

With 844,818 inhabitants, Ulaanbaatar is the most populous city in Mongolia. It is the most popular tourist destination in the country. We recommend you stay at least 7 days in order to fully appreciate everything Ulaanbaatar has to offer.

When to visit Ulaanbaatar

Ulaanbaatar in November
Estimated hotel price
$179
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ulaanbaatar in November
Estimated hotel price
$179
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Ulaanbaatar

Plane

Ulaanbaatar is served by 2 airports: Ulaanbaatar Buyant Ukhaa (ULN) and Ulaanbaatar Chinggis Khaan (UBN). The closest to the city centre of Ulaanbaatar is Ulaanbaatar Buyant Ukhaa, which is located 8 miles from the city centre. Further away is Ulaanbaatar Chinggis Khaan, 19 miles from the centre of Ulaanbaatar. The shortest flight to Ulaanbaatar from Australia departs from Brisbane and takes around 60h 35m.

Plane

Ulaanbaatar is served by 2 airports: Ulaanbaatar Buyant Ukhaa (ULN) and Ulaanbaatar Chinggis Khaan (UBN). The closest to the city centre of Ulaanbaatar is Ulaanbaatar Buyant Ukhaa, which is located 8 miles from the city centre. Further away is Ulaanbaatar Chinggis Khaan, 19 miles from the centre of Ulaanbaatar. The shortest flight to Ulaanbaatar from Australia departs from Brisbane and takes around 60h 35m.

Airports near Ulaanbaatar

Airlines serving Ulaanbaatar

Delta
Good (4,600 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,302 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (916 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (497 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (772 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (965 reviews)
Air China
Good (31 reviews)
Asiana Airlines
Excellent (259 reviews)
T'way Air
Okay (8 reviews)
Jin Air
Excellent (10 reviews)
Jeju Air
Excellent (22 reviews)
MIAT Mongolian
Excellent (11 reviews)
Air Busan
Excellent (3 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ulaanbaatar

Average rates range from around $102 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $265 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Ulaanbaatar, with prices from $12 to $598 per night. Bayangol is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Ulaanbaatar are about 25% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Ulaanbaatar

Most booked hotels in Ulaanbaatar

Kempinski Hotel Khan Palace Ulaanbaatar
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$185+
Ramada by Wyndham Ulaanbaatar Citycenter
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$142+
Chinggis Khaan Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
$141+
The Blue Sky Hotel and Tower
4 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
$210+

Hiring a car in Ulaanbaatar

The most frequently booked car type in Ulaanbaatar is Standard (Hyundai Santa Fe or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size car hire (Class Full-size Truck or similar) is, on average, 45% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

The most frequently booked car type in Ulaanbaatar is Standard (Hyundai Santa Fe or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size car hire (Class Full-size Truck or similar) is, on average, 45% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.