Why go
- Capital and largest city of Mongolia.
- Served by Buyant-Ukhaa International Airport (ULN).
History
Ulaanbaatar is the capital and largest city of Mongolia. It has a population of 1.79 million, and is the coldest capital city in the world by average yearly temperature. The municipality is located in north central Mongolia at an elevation of about 1,300 metres (4,300 ft) in a valley on the Tuul River. The city was founded in 1639 as a nomadic Buddhist monastic centre, changing location 29 times, and was permanently settled at its modern location in 1778.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 7 airlines, 15 direct destinations
- Homer Air MR (F50, A319) · 8 routes: Bangkok, Bayankhongor, Choibalsan, Dalanzadgad, Hong Kong, Khovd, Muren, Uliastai
- MIAT Mongolian Airlines OM (737, 767-300) · 5 routes: Beijing, Hong Kong, Moscow, Seoul, Tokyo
- Far Eastern Air Transport EF (Dash 8-400) · 4 routes: Choibalsan, Muren, Olgii, Ulaangom
- Aeroflot Russian Airlines SU (A320) · 1 route: Moscow
- Air China CA (737-800) · 1 route: Beijing
- Korean Air KE (A330-300) · 1 route: Seoul
- Turkish Airlines TK (737-800) · 1 route: Bishkek
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Where things are
Photographs
credit: Wikipedia / Wikimedia Commons · See source page
When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Buyant-Ukhaa International Airport (ULN); 4 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: ULN has direct flights to 15 destinations on 7 airlines (incl. Beijing, Choibalsan, Hong Kong, Moscow, Muren…).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Ulaanbaatar. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.