Travelling from Seoul to Chinggis Khaan International Airport (UBN): What you need to know
Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN) is Seoul's main airport. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Seoul to Chinggis Khaan International Airport (UBN) jetting off from here.
Around 3 hours 40 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct Seoul to Chinggis Khaan International Airport flight.
Chinggis Khaan International Airport is located in Ulaanbaatar. The city is in the UTC+8 timezone and is one hour behind Seoul.
You can pick from 35 direct services each week between Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN) and Chinggis Khaan International Airport (UBN). This is the most popular route when departing from Seoul.
To ensure you get on your flight from Seoul to UBN, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Head to the airport even earlier during popular months like January. Aim for two hours before domestic departures and up to four hours for an international flight. After checking in, you can use any extra time to relax or grab something to eat.
Airports in Seoul
Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Go straight to your destination from Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN). Nonstop flights from Seoul to Chinggis Khaan International Airport (UBN) are available from here.
A number of airlines at ICN offer direct flights from Seoul to Chinggis Khaan International Airport. Some of the most popular are:
The majority of passengers choose to fly with MIAT Mongolian Airlines from ICN to UBN.
Korean Air is the top-ranked carrier for punctuality on this route.
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your journey and maybe even tour another city. When searching for cheap flights from Seoul to UBN leaving from Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can stop along the way. Your journey might pause in:
Istanbul Airport (IST)
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Busan Gimhae International Airport (PUS)
ICN is about 48 kilometres from central Seoul. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 50 minutes.
Want a leisurely start to your trip? Stay near Seoul Incheon International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Seoul to Chinggis Khaan International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:
When it comes to Seoul Incheon International Airport's on-time performance, 74% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
Fit a stopover into your itinerary at Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK). It's a key transfer point for flights from Seoul to Chinggis Khaan International Airport (UBN) leaving Seoul Gimpo International Airport.
Using public transport, you can travel from central Seoul to GMP in about 35 minutes. The airport is roughly 16 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 30 minutes.
Flying off with the first light? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Seoul Gimpo International Airport the day before your Seoul to UBN flight:
Seoul Gimpo International Airport is known for its commitment to punctuality. 80% of flights out of here meet their scheduled arrival times without fail.
About Chinggis Khaan International Airport (UBN)
Hop off your flight from Seoul to Chinggis Khaan International Airport and be snoozing in your hotel bed soon after. If you want a comfortable option a quick drive from UBN, unpack your bags at Mandala Bliss Mongolia.
Getting from Chinggis Khaan International Airport (UBN) to central Ulaanbaatar
From Chinggis Khaan International Airport, central Ulaanbaatar is around 48 kilometres away. It takes about 1 hour 5 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
It takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Seoul to Chinggis Khaan International Airport (UBN)
Right now, R 1,594 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Seoul to Chinggis Khaan International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 3,805. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book five months before you want to fly. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Seoul to UBN.
Plan your trip for October. That's the best month for landing an awesome deal on Seoul to Chinggis Khaan International Airport tickets. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
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The best time to fly from Seoul to Chinggis Khaan International Airport (UBN)
Think about your travel style when deciding when to fly. March is the quietest month to visit Ulaanbaatar. August is when most people book flights from Seoul to Chinggis Khaan International Airport (UBN), which may be ideal if you enjoy travelling when it's busier.
Book a Seoul to UBN plane ticket departing in July if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Ulaanbaatar to range from 11ºC (52ºF) to 24ºC (75ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from Seoul to Chinggis Khaan International Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -30ºC (-22ºF) and -13ºC (9ºF).
More about Ulaanbaatar
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Ulaanbaatar right here. Browse these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Seoul to Chinggis Khaan International Airport:
Your trip to Ulaanbaatar should come with a bit of sightseeing. Attractions that are worth your time include Museum of Natural History, Terelj and Chinggis Khaan Monument.
Explore more of Mongolia
While Ulaanbaatar is a great introduction to Mongolia, there's a whole lot more to uncover in Erdenet. Located about 257 kilometres to the northwest, this popular city has countless things to see and do, including Uurkhaychin Cultural Centre and Erdenet museum.
If you're looking to explore another corner of Mongolia, consider Darhan, about 209 kilometres north of Ulaanbaatar. The Buddha's Statue of Northern, Amarbayasgalant Monastery and Darkhan Museum are the start of reasons to visit.