Flying from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Ulaanbaatar International Airport (UBN): what you need to know
The timezone in Ulaanbaatar is UTC+8, which is one hour ahead of Ho Chi Minh City.
Leave enough time to make your SGN to UBN flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Ulaanbaatar International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Check out these options between SGN and UBN:
Incheon International Airport
Beijing Capital International Airport
Gimhae International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Ulaanbaatar International Airport (UBN)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Ulaanbaatar International Airport flight is $176. A round-trip fare is currently $409. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
It's a good idea to book ahead of time if you want to find cheap tickets from SGN to UBN. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Ulaanbaatar International Airport throughout the entire month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.
Landing cheap flights from SGN to UBN is a breeze with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when fares go down.
Tailor your flights with filters. Select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Ulaanbaatar International Airport.
Handy information about Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
When it comes to Tan Son Nhat International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 66.42% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
To reach Tan Son Nhat International Airport from central Ho Chi Minh City, it'll take about 15 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 5 kilometers from the airport to the city center.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 45 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near SGN? If you're catching an early flight from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Ulaanbaatar International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Ulaanbaatar International Airport (UBN)
Hop off your Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Ulaanbaatar International Airport flight and be sprawled out in your hotel bed shortly after. If you want a comfy option that's not too far from UBN, check out Mandala Bliss Mongolia.
Getting from Ulaanbaatar International Airport (UBN) to central Ulaanbaatar
From Ulaanbaatar International Airport, Ulaanbaatar is approximately 48 kilometers away. It takes around 1 hour to get to the center driving.
When to fly to Ulaanbaatar International Airport (UBN)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Ulaanbaatar International Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Ulaanbaatar. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Ulaanbaatar is July, with temperatures ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF). Book your flights from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Ulaanbaatar International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between -30ºC (-22ºF) and -13ºC (9ºF). Look for cheap tickets from SGN to UBN around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Mongolia
Erdenet is just one of the many cities in Mongolia waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Ulaanbaatar. Around 241 kilometers away to the north-west, its top attractions include Khangai resort, Happy land амралт and boldbayar.
If you want to check out another corner of Mongolia, consider Darhan, about 193 kilometers north of Ulaanbaatar. Horse Music Park (Морин хуур цогцолбор), Museum of Dakrhan-Uul and The Buddha's Statue of Northern are key highlights.