Flying from Beijing Capital Airport (PEK) to Chinggis Khaan Airport (UBN): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Beijing Capital Airport to Chinggis Khaan Airport is 2 hours 15 minutes.
Ulaanbaatar's timezone is UTC+8, which is the same as Beijing.
Flights from PEK to UBN start at 01:40 — the first with Miat - Mongolian Airlines. The last service of the day is at 21:10 with Miat - Mongolian Airlines. Overall, you can take your pick of 24 weekly Beijing Capital Airport to Chinggis Khaan Airport flights.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your PEK to UBN flight.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
Flying into Ulaanbaatar (and then seeing more of Mongolia!) is easy with Air China. This popular airline offers direct flights from Beijing Capital Airport to Chinggis Khaan Airport.
Most passengers choose to fly with Air China on this route.
With 73.05% of its services landing as planned, MIAT Mongolian Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering PEK to UBN flights.
If you'd like to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Beijing Capital Airport to Chinggis Khaan Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between PEK and UBN:
Incheon International Airport
Gimhae International Airport
Hohhot Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Beijing Capital Airport (PEK) to Chinggis Khaan Airport (UBN)
149 € is currently the best price for a one-way Beijing Capital Airport to Chinggis Khaan Airport flight. Return flights start from 265 €. These fares may change based on availability.
Book two months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from PEK to UBN.
July is the cheapest month for flights from Beijing Capital Airport to Chinggis Khaan Airport. If you prefer to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from PEK to UBN by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Lock in the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Beijing Capital Airport to Chinggis Khaan Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Beijing Capital Airport (PEK)
PEK's address is Capital Airport Rd.
Beijing Capital Airport earns top marks for on-time performance. 81% of flights that take off from PEK land on time.
Beijing Capital Airport is around 27 kilometres from central Beijing. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 50 minutes when using public transport.
Get your travels off to a leisurely start by staying near PEK. Whether you have an early flight from Beijing Capital Airport to Chinggis Khaan Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Chinggis Khaan Airport (UBN)
Once your Beijing Capital Airport to Chinggis Khaan Airport flight has landed, kick back at a nearby hotel. Nomad Equestrian Stable is a good option that's not too far from UBN.
Getting from Chinggis Khaan Airport (UBN) to central Ulaanbaatar
From Chinggis Khaan Airport, Ulaanbaatar is approximately 48 kilometres away. It takes around 1 hour 5 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Travelling to the centre on public transport typically takes 1 hour 30 minutes.
When to fly to Chinggis Khaan Airport (UBN)
August is the most popular month for flights from Beijing Capital Airport to Chinggis Khaan Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Ulaanbaatar in April.
The warmest month in Ulaanbaatar is July, with temperatures ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Lock in your flights from Beijing Capital Airport to Chinggis Khaan Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January has average temperatures of between -30ºC (-22ºF) and -13ºC (9ºF). Search for cheap tickets from PEK to UBN around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Mongolia
Ulaanbaatar is only a small part of what Mongolia offers. Extend your trip to Erdenet, which is about 241 kilometres away to the north-west. From Uurkhaychin Cultural Centre to Erdenet museum, there's plenty to discover in this popular city.
Set out 193 kilometres north from Ulaanbaatar and you'll reach Darhan, another notable stop in Mongolia. Be sure to check out The Buddha's Statue of Northern and Amarbayasgalant Monastery.