Flying from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Ulaanbaatar International Airport (UBN): what you need to know
The timezone in Ulaanbaatar is UTC+8, which is eight hours ahead of London.
Give yourself enough time to make your LHR to UBN flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Ulaanbaatar International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between LHR and UBN:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Beijing Capital International Airport
Incheon International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Ulaanbaatar International Airport (UBN)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Ulaanbaatar International Airport flight is R 6,824. A return fare right now is R 14,961. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To score cheap tickets from LHR to UBN, book early. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap flights from London Heathrow Airport to Ulaanbaatar International Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the best prices across every month and bag a great deal.
Save time looking for cheap flights from LHR to UBN by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Secure the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from London Heathrow Airport to Ulaanbaatar International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Of all flights departing from London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Central London to London Heathrow Airport is approximately 31 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 55 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Expect a trip time of roughly 1 hour on public transport.
Get your travels off to a relaxed start by staying near LHR. Whether you've booked an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Ulaanbaatar International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Ulaanbaatar International Airport (UBN)
Consider a stay at Mandala Bliss Mongolia after your London Heathrow Airport to Ulaanbaatar International Airport flight. It's only a short drive from UBN and a comfortable option if you want to freshen up right away.
Getting from Ulaanbaatar International Airport (UBN) to central Ulaanbaatar
Ulaanbaatar International Airport is roughly 48 kilometres from the centre of Ulaanbaatar. The drive time takes about 1 hour.
When to fly to Ulaanbaatar International Airport (UBN)
The quietest month for a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Ulaanbaatar International Airport is April, while July is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to go to Ulaanbaatar based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Book your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Ulaanbaatar International Airport for July if you'd like to go to Ulaanbaatar during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -30ºC (-22ºF) and -13ºC (9ºF). Search for cheap tickets from LHR to UBN sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Mongolia
You've done Ulaanbaatar, now it's time to explore more of Mongolia. Travel around 241 kilometres north-west to Erdenet to tick off its leading sights. From Khangai resort to Happy land амралт and boldbayar, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Around 193 kilometres north of Ulaanbaatar, Darhan is another essential stop in Mongolia. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Horse Music Park (Морин хуур цогцолбор), Museum of Dakrhan-Uul and The Buddha's Statue of Northern.