Flying from Seattle to Ulaanbaatar International Airport (UBN): What you need to know
Seattle is home to a couple of airports where you can set off on your adventure. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Seattle to Ulaanbaatar International Airport (UBN) heading out from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) or Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE).
Ulaanbaatar is 15 hours ahead of Seattle. Ulaanbaatar International Airport is located in Ulaanbaatar, which operates on the UTC+8 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Be at the airport with enough time to board your flight from Seattle to UBN.
If you're taking off during a public holiday or other peak period, give yourself extra time. Arrive two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at check-in and security will be longer.
Airports in Seattle
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
You might be able to make your cheap flight from Seattle to UBN even cheaper with a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' during your search to explore stopover cities along the route. Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) is an option when departing from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA).
Located around 23 kilometers from central Seattle, SEA can be reached in about 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 55 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Seattle to Ulaanbaatar International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get a little more snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near Seattle-Tacoma International Airport:
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport scores high marks for its on-time performance. 81.27% of flights that take off from SEA reach their destination on time.
Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Seattle to LKE in about 25 minutes. The terminal is roughly 3 kilometers away, and getting there by car takes approximately 10 minutes.
Start your vacation early with an extra night away from home. Before your Seattle to UBN flight, stay in one of these hotels close to Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport:
About Ulaanbaatar International Airport (UBN)
Consider staying at Mandala Bliss Mongolia after touching down from your flight from Seattle to Ulaanbaatar International Airport. It's not too far from UBN and a good option if you're eager to relax as soon as possible.
How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle to Ulaanbaatar International Airport (UBN)
$560 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Seattle to Ulaanbaatar International Airport. Return flights start at $1,273. These prices can change based on demand and availability.
To find cheap flights from Seattle to UBN, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when tickets first go on sale.
Cheap Seattle to Ulaanbaatar International Airport tickets are easier to find if you're not locked into specific dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares throughout the month and then choose the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Seattle to Ulaanbaatar International Airport (UBN)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from Seattle to Ulaanbaatar International Airport (UBN). July is when most people visit Ulaanbaatar. If you like things a bit more low-key, go in April.
Book a Seattle 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 22ºC (72ºF).
January has temperatures of between -30ºC (-22ºF) and -13ºC (9ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Seattle to Ulaanbaatar International Airport around that time if you like traveling in cooler conditions.
More about Ulaanbaatar
After booking your flight from Seattle to Ulaanbaatar International Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Ulaanbaatar:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be tricky to work out where to start. Mongolia Naadam Festival, Museum of Natural History and Terelj are top sights which should feature on every Ulaanbaatar itinerary.
Explore more of Mongolia
You've seen Ulaanbaatar, now it's time to discover more of Mongolia. Journey about 257 kilometers north-west to Erdenet to check off its must-visit sights. From Khangai resort to Uurkhaychin Cultural Center and Happy land амралт, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Darhan is another sought-after destination in Mongolia and is around 209 kilometers north of Ulaanbaatar. No trip is complete without dropping by The Buddha's Statue of Northern, Amarbayasgalant Monastery and Bayremedee Church.
