Gandantegchinlen Monastery
Mongolia's most important Buddhist monastery, home to a giant gilded statue of Avalokiteshvara.
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About the airport
Chinggis Khaan International Airport, southeast of Ulaanbaatar, is Mongolia’s main air gateway, opened in 2021. It replaced the old Buyant-Ukhaa airport. The airport handles international flights to Asia, Russia, and some other regions, as well as domestic services across Mongolia.
Terminals
A modern single terminal building handles all traffic. It is designed to manage Mongolia’s growing international and domestic traffic. The terminal is clean and well-organized with clear signage and helpful staff.
Services
Shuttle buses run to and from central Ulaanbaatar, about an hour’s journey. Taxis and ride-hailing apps are available outside the terminal. The ride to the city centre costs reasonable rates depending on the service used. Currency exchange and ATMs are available inside the terminal.
Getting to the city
Bus
Shuttle buses run between the airport and central Ulaanbaatar, about an hour away.
Taxi
Taxis and ride-hailing apps are available outside the terminal for the ride into the city.
Airport map
Terminal
A modern single terminal built to handle Mongolia's growing international and domestic traffic.
Ulaanbaatar
Things to do in Ulaanbaatar
Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia's capital, is a fast-growing city on the steppe, mixing Soviet-era blocks with Buddhist monasteries and a famous equestrian statue nearby.
Genghis Khan Equestrian Statue
A huge stainless-steel statue of Genghis Khan on horseback, on the steppe outside the city.
Tickets →Frequently asked questions
How far is the airport from central Ulaanbaatar?
Chinggis Khaan International Airport airport is about 31 km from central Ulaanbaatar.
How do I get from the airport to central Ulaanbaatar?
From Chinggis Khaan International Airport airport you can take Bus and Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
How many terminals does Chinggis Khaan International Airport airport have?
Chinggis Khaan International Airport has one terminal: Terminal.
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Photo credits
- Chinggis Khaan International Airport terminal: Daniel M Shih, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Gandantegchinlen Monastery: Chongkian, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Genghis Khan Equestrian Statue: Chinneeb, CC BY 4.0, Wikimedia Commons