Travelling from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Ulaanbaatar International Airport (UBN): what you need to know
Ulaanbaatar is three hours behind Melbourne and observes the UTC+8 timezone.
Your MEL to UBN flight won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months such as January. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
If you'd love to check out a new city along the way, consider a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Ulaanbaatar International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Incheon International Airport is a well-known stop between MEL and UBN.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Ulaanbaatar International Airport (UBN)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Ulaanbaatar International Airport flight is R 7,945. A round-trip plane ticket is currently R 13,942. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from MEL to UBN, book early. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Ulaanbaatar International Airport across the month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from MEL to UBN.
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Handy information about Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
67.71% of flights that take off from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Central Melbourne to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is approximately 24 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 40 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Ulaanbaatar International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near MEL:
Arriving at Ulaanbaatar International Airport (UBN)
Step off your Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Ulaanbaatar International Airport flight and be relaxing in your hotel bed soon after. If you need a handy option a short journey from UBN, unpack your bags at Mandala Bliss Mongolia.
Getting from Ulaanbaatar International Airport (UBN) to central Ulaanbaatar
Ulaanbaatar International Airport is roughly 48 kilometres from central Ulaanbaatar. The drive time takes around 1 hour.
When to fly to Ulaanbaatar International Airport (UBN)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Ulaanbaatar International Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Ulaanbaatar. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Ulaanbaatar International Airport for July if you want to go to Ulaanbaatar during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from MEL to UBN in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -30ºC (-22ºF) and -13ºC (9ºF) on average.
Explore more of Mongolia
You've seen Ulaanbaatar, now it's time to explore more of Mongolia. Travel around 241 kilometres north-west to Erdenet to tick off its must-visit sights. From Khangai resort to Happy land амралт and boldbayar, your itinerary will be 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.