Flying from Almaty Airport (ALA) to Chinggis Khaan Airport (UBN): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 40 minutes is how long you'll be traveling on a direct flight from Almaty Airport to Chinggis Khaan Airport.
Ulaanbaatar's timezone is UTC+8, making Ulaanbaatar three hours ahead of Almaty.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your ALA to UBN flight.
You can expect longer lines in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Hunnu Air offers direct flights from Almaty Airport to Chinggis Khaan Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to check out the sights in Ulaanbaatar — and maybe even more of Mongolia if time allows.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with Hunnu Air on this route.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Almaty Airport to Chinggis Khaan Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Check out these options between ALA and UBN:
Istanbul Airport
Beijing Capital Airport
Incheon International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Almaty Airport (ALA) to Chinggis Khaan Airport (UBN)
Currently, $258 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Almaty Airport to Chinggis Khaan Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $527. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from ALA to UBN, book your trip one month before your planned departure.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Almaty Airport to Chinggis Khaan Airport. If you're looking to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
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Handy information about Almaty Airport (ALA)
71% of flights leaving from Almaty Airport reach their destination on time.
Almaty Airport is about 14 kilometers from central Almaty. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the center, it'll take 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport usually takes 50 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Almaty Airport to Chinggis Khaan Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels close to ALA:
Arriving at Chinggis Khaan Airport (UBN)
Get off your Almaty Airport to Chinggis Khaan Airport flight and be sprawled out in your hotel bed shortly after. If you want a convenient option a short journey from UBN, consider Nomad Equestrian Stable.
When to fly to Chinggis Khaan Airport (UBN)
August is the most popular month for flights from Almaty Airport to Chinggis Khaan Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Ulaanbaatar in April.
Lock in your flight from Almaty Airport to Chinggis Khaan Airport for July if you'd like to explore Ulaanbaatar during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from ALA to UBN in January. Temperatures average between -30ºC (-22ºF) and -13ºC (9ºF) then.
Explore more of Mongolia
Discover the best of Ulaanbaatar, then make your way to other awesome corners of Mongolia. Travel north-west to Erdenet, around 241 kilometers away. Uurkhaychin Cultural Center and Erdenet museum are the perfect starting points for your visit.
Set out 193 kilometers north from Ulaanbaatar to reach Darhan, another standout destination in Mongolia. Don't leave without exploring The Buddha's Statue of Northern and Amarbayasgalant Monastery.