Flying from Beijing to Chinggis Khaan International Airport (UBN): What you need to know
There are a couple of airports you can take off from in Beijing. Explore your options leaving from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) or Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) when booking your flight from Beijing to Chinggis Khaan International Airport (UBN).
Take a direct Beijing to Chinggis Khaan International Airport flight and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 15 minutes.
Ulaanbaatar (where Chinggis Khaan International Airport is located) and Beijing share the UTC+8 timezone. Easily coordinate travel plans without worrying about time differences.
With 23 direct flights a week between the two airports, Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Chinggis Khaan International Airport (UBN) is the busiest route. Miat - Mongolian Airlines operates the earliest flight at 1:40am. If you prefer to make the most of your day before you fly, the last flight from PEK to UBN is with Miat - Mongolian Airlines at 9:10pm.
To ensure you catch your flight from Beijing to UBN, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Travelling over a peak time like August? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues and delays at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Beijing
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) offers an easy route to your destination. Nonstop flights from Beijing to Chinggis Khaan International Airport (UBN) depart from this terminal.
You can get away on a direct flight from Beijing to Chinggis Khaan International Airport with Air China. This top carrier offers services from PEK.
The airline most travellers choose when flying between PEK and UBN is Air China.
MIAT Mongolian Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating on this route, with 73.05% of its services landing on time.
Located around 27 kilometres from central Beijing, PEK can be reached in about 45 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport is roughly 50 minutes.
Looking for a comfortable hotel near Beijing Capital International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Beijing to Chinggis Khaan International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
81% of flights leaving Beijing Capital International Airport reach their destination on schedule. Given its solid on-time performance, you're unlikely to be delayed when flying out of PEK.
You'll find PEK at Capital Airport Rd.
Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX)
You can book a direct Beijing to Chinggis Khaan International Airport (UBN) plane ticket with departures from Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX). See if flying from PKX works better for your plans.
Board your direct flight from Beijing to UBN with Hunnu Air. This is one of the top carriers operating this route out of PKX.
Hunnu Air is the most popular choice for passengers flying from PKX to UBN.
You can arrive at PKX from central Beijing in about 50 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride by public transport takes roughly 45 minutes to cover the 48 kilometres or so.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your Beijing to UBN flight? Unwind in a hotel near Beijing Daxing International Airport before your trip officially begins. These stays have your key waiting:
Beijing Daxing International Airport has a solid reputation for punctual service. 87% of flights out of here keep to their planned arrival schedule.
About Chinggis Khaan International Airport (UBN)
Consider staying at Mandala Bliss Mongolia after touching down from your flight from Beijing to Chinggis Khaan International Airport. It's a short drive from UBN and a comfortable option if you'd like to relax as soon as possible.
Getting from Chinggis Khaan International Airport (UBN) to central Ulaanbaatar
Central Ulaanbaatar is around 48 kilometres from Chinggis Khaan International Airport and takes about 1 hour 5 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for making the trip into the city, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
It'll take around 1 hour 30 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Beijing to Chinggis Khaan International Airport (UBN)
$200 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Beijing to Chinggis Khaan International Airport. Return flights start from $342. These fares may change depending on demand.
Lock in cheap flights from Beijing to UBN by booking two months ahead. According to our research, that's the ideal time frame for picking up a bargain.
Organise your trip for July. That's the best month for scoring an incredible deal on Beijing 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 Beijing to Chinggis Khaan International Airport (UBN)
It's time to figure out when to book your flight from Beijing to Chinggis Khaan International Airport (UBN). August is the peak month for travel to Ulaanbaatar. If you like things a bit more low-key, head there in March.
Lock in a Beijing to UBN plane ticket departing in July if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Ulaanbaatar to range from 11ºC (52ºF) to 24ºC (75ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Beijing to Chinggis Khaan International Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -30ºC (-22ºF) and -13ºC (9ºF).
More about Ulaanbaatar
After booking your flight from Beijing to Chinggis Khaan International Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Ulaanbaatar:
Museum of Natural History and Terelj are a couple of top attractions to put on your Ulaanbaatar to-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Chinggis Khaan Monument.
Explore more of Mongolia
While Ulaanbaatar is a great introduction to Mongolia, there's much more to discover in Erdenet. Around 257 kilometres to the northwest, this fascinating place has plenty to keep you busy, like Uurkhaychin Cultural Centre and Erdenet museum.
If you're looking to explore another corner of Mongolia, head for Darhan, roughly 209 kilometres north of Ulaanbaatar. The Buddha's Statue of Northern, Amarbayasgalant Monastery and Darkhan Museum are key highlights.
