Flying from Beijing to Ulaanbaatar International Airport (UBN): What you need to know
Start your travel planning by considering where you'll take off for your flight from Beijing to Ulaanbaatar International Airport (UBN). Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Daxing International Airport (PKX) are Beijing's main airports.
Take off on a direct Beijing to Ulaanbaatar International Airport flight and you'll be in the air for around 2 hours 20 minutes.
Ulaanbaatar International Airport is located in Ulaanbaatar. The city's timezone is UTC+8, which is the same as Beijing.
With 19 direct flights a week between the two airports, Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Ulaanbaatar International Airport (UBN) is the most popular route. Miat - Mongolian Airlines operates the earliest flight at 1:40am. If you prefer to get more out of your day before jetting off, the last departure from PEK to UBN is with Miat - Mongolian Airlines at 9:10pm.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your flight from Beijing to UBN.
Delays at check-in and security are likely if you're flying during high season, so give yourself even more breathing space. The recommendation for peak times? Get there up to four hours ahead for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Beijing
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
You can book a direct flight from Beijing to Ulaanbaatar International Airport (UBN) leaving from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK).
Air China is a well-known carrier that operates direct flights from Beijing to Ulaanbaatar International Airport departing from PEK.
Air China is the most frequently booked airline offering flights from PEK to UBN.
Miat - Mongolian Airlines tops the rankings as the most punctual carrier on this route, with 88.52% of its services landing as scheduled.
PEK is around 31 kilometres from central Beijing. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 40 minutes or so to arrive, depending on traffic conditions.
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79.67% of flights departing from Beijing Capital International Airport reach their destination on time.
PEK is located at Capital Airport Rd.
Daxing International Airport (PKX)
You can book a direct Beijing to Ulaanbaatar International Airport (UBN) plane ticket with departures from Daxing International Airport (PKX). Work out whether departing from PKX makes the most sense for you.
From PKX, direct flights from Beijing to UBN are offered by Hunnu Air.
Hunnu Air has the largest share of bookings on the PKX to UBN route.
PKX is about 56 kilometres from central Beijing. It'll take you 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get to the airport when driving from the city centre.
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Flights from Daxing International Airport have a track record for punctuality, with 88.83% of them arriving as expected.
About Ulaanbaatar International Airport (UBN)
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How to find the cheapest flights from Beijing to Ulaanbaatar International Airport (UBN)
At the moment, R 2,836 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Beijing to Ulaanbaatar International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 4,485. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To score cheap flights from Beijing to UBN, book your ticket two months ahead of your departure date.
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The best time to fly from Beijing to Ulaanbaatar International Airport (UBN)
April is the quietest month for flights from Beijing to Ulaanbaatar International Airport (UBN), while July is the busiest. Find the ideal time to visit Ulaanbaatar based on whether you like a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Lock in a Beijing to UBN plane ticket departing in July if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Ulaanbaatar to range from 11ºC (52ºF) to 22ºC (72ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from Beijing to Ulaanbaatar International Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -30ºC (-22ºF) and -13ºC (9ºF).
More about Ulaanbaatar
Start your Ulaanbaatar trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Beijing to Ulaanbaatar International Airport, browse our range of accommodation options including:
Your Ulaanbaatar trip isn't complete without checking out the sights. Attractions worth exploring include Mongolia Naadam Festival, Museum of Natural History and Terelj.
Explore more of Mongolia
Erdenet is just one of the many places in Mongolia waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Ulaanbaatar. Around 257 kilometres away to the north-west, top sights here include Khangai resort, Uurkhaychin Cultural Centre and Happy land амралт.
Around 209 kilometres north of Ulaanbaatar, Darhan is another favourite stop in Mongolia. Start your sightseeing at The Buddha's Statue of Northern, Amarbayasgalant Monastery and Bayremedee Church.