Travelling from London to Ulaanbaatar International Airport (UBN): What you need to know
When organising a flight from London to Ulaanbaatar International Airport (UBN), you'll have a good selection of airports to leave from. Check out London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) for departure options. Other possibilities include Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY).
The timezone in Ulaanbaatar is UTC+8, which is eight hours ahead of London. Ulaanbaatar International Airport is located in Ulaanbaatar.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your flight from London to UBN.
Peak travel periods mean busier airports, so be there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to stay on schedule.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to take a break from travelling and perhaps even tour another city. When searching for cheap flights from London to UBN departing from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to get ideas for where to visit along the way. Top options include:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
LHR is about 31 kilometres from central London. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 55 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour.
Want an easy start to your travels? Stay near London Heathrow Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from London to Ulaanbaatar International Airport or prefer not to feel hurried, these hotels are the ideal choice:
Of the departures from London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% touch down on time at their destination.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Break up your flight from London to Ulaanbaatar International Airport with a stop at Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST). A main stopover between London Gatwick Airport and UBN, it's the perfect opportunity to unwind before the next leg of your journey.
With public transport, you can travel from central London to LGW in around 30 minutes. The terminal is roughly 80 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 1 hour 20 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your London to UBN flight? Kick back in a hotel near London Gatwick Airport before your adventure officially begins. These stays have your key waiting:
69.26% of flights departing London Gatwick Airport make it to their destination as expected.
Stansted Airport (STN)
The journey to STN from central London is around 1 hour 25 minutes by public transport. If you prefer to travel by car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour to cover the 64 kilometres or so.
Stay in bed a little longer and still make your London to Ulaanbaatar International Airport flight with time to spare. These accommodation options near Stansted Airport make it a breeze to get to the terminal if you're jetting off early:
The on-time performance record of STN is 64.73%. To put it simply, that's how frequently flights departing this airport arrive within the expected time frame.
About Ulaanbaatar International Airport (UBN)
Once your flight from London to Ulaanbaatar International Airport has landed, relax at a hotel close by. Mandala Bliss Mongolia is a great option that's not too far from UBN.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Ulaanbaatar International Airport (UBN)
Right now, R 5,273 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Ulaanbaatar International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 10,388. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking in advance is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from London to UBN. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more it could cost you.
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The best time to fly from London to Ulaanbaatar International Airport (UBN)
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from London to Ulaanbaatar International Airport (UBN). July is the peak month for travel to Ulaanbaatar. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, go in April.
Lock in a London to UBN plane ticket departing in July if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Ulaanbaatar to range from 11ºC (52ºF) to 22ºC (72ºF).
January has temperatures of between -30ºC (-22ºF) and -13ºC (9ºF). Search for cheap tickets from London to Ulaanbaatar International Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Ulaanbaatar
Start your Ulaanbaatar trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from London to Ulaanbaatar International Airport, check out our selection of hotels including:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be hard to figure out where to start. Mongolia Naadam Festival, Museum of Natural History and Terelj are leading attractions which should be on any well-planned Ulaanbaatar itinerary.
Explore more of Mongolia
You've visited Ulaanbaatar, now it's time to explore other corners of Mongolia. Journey around 257 kilometres north-west to Erdenet to check off its must-visit sights. From Khangai resort to Uurkhaychin Cultural Centre and Happy land амралт, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Around 209 kilometres north of Ulaanbaatar, Darhan is another essential stop in Mongolia. Experience major highlights starting with The Buddha's Statue of Northern, Amarbayasgalant Monastery and Bayremedee Church.
