Cheap Flights to Ulan Bator

Ulan Bator, also known as Ulaanbaatar, is the capital and largest city of Mongolia. Located east of the center of Mongolia, this city is home to about 13rd of the country`s population. Boasting of a fascinating history, the communist era architecture of Ulan Bator dates back to almost 400 years. From having minimal permanent structures in the 19th century to being a sprawling city of roughly 1,000,000 inhabitants, this city has come a long way since last 100 years. Book a cheap flight to Ulan Bator to have an exciting vacation in a city that truly reflects the Mongolian culture, history and tradition.

Ulan Bator, meaning Red Hero in the Mongolian language, is a land of great extremes. Surrounded by four mountains that belong to the beautiful Khan Khentii mountain range, Ulan Bator is characterized by high rises and chaotic traffic on one hand and the simplicity of the countryside on the other. The city features superb accommodation options, a wide variety of restaurants, good history museums, interesting art galleries and a warm and inviting populace that makes it one of the most popular travel destinations in Mongolia. This chilly city is home to an array of exciting attractions like the Four Holy Peaks National Park, Naadam, Museum of National History, Zaisan hill, Bogd Khan Winter Palace, Gandan Khiid, Genghis Khan Warrior Training and Amarbayasgalant Monastery.

Ulan Bator is the capital and one of the most popular cities of Mongolia. Most international travelers to the country arrive at the Chinggis Khaan International Airport (ULN). Located 18 km southwest of the city, this airport plays host to the Mongolian Airlines that offers direct international flights to ULN from major world cities like Moscow, Seoul, Berlin, Irkutsk, Tokyo and Beijing. Cheap international flights to Ulan Bator are offered by several international air carriers like Korean Air, Air China and the Russian Aeroflot.

Travelers with the intention and the time to explore the nearby cities, towns and suburbs of Ulan Bator can visit places like Dzuunmod, Dzuunharaa, Darhan, Choir and Erdenet.

• With the mercury reaching up to 40 degree below zero, Ulan Bator is the coldest capital city in the world. The best time to visit this city is during the summer months of July and August.
• The city plays host to the Nadaam festival which is the highlight of Mongolia. This festival should be attended by all travelers to truly understand the Mongolian culture.
• The unit of currency used in Mongolia is the togrog/tugrik (MNT). US Dollar is also widely used and accepted in Ulan Bator.
• 85% of the population in Mongolia speaks Khalkha Mongolian which is the official language of the country. Russian, Chinese and Turkic are the languages spoken in Mongolia.