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2 airlines operate flights between Ulaanbaatar and Istanbul Airport. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Turkish Airlines
• MIAT Mongolian

Flights from Ulaanbaatar to Istanbul Airport usually depart from Ulaanbaatar Chinggis Khaan (UBN) and arrive at Istanbul (IST).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• MIAT Mongolian: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Turkish Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Ulaanbaatar to Istanbul Airport.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average £413 return, compared with £584 via a stopover through Beijing Capital (PEK).

The Airbus A330-300 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Turkish Airlines and MIAT Mongolian. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 767-300 variants.

One-stop flights from Ulaanbaatar to Istanbul Airport most commonly connect through:

• Beijing Capital (PEK) – 88% of one-stop connections
• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 6% of one-stop connections
• Incheon Intl (ICN) – 6% of one-stop connections

Beijing Capital (PEK) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 46% on the Ulaanbaatar to Istanbul Airport route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at £372 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at £680, a difference of £308. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Ulaanbaatar to Istanbul Airport route, 20% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 54 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Ulaanbaatar to Istanbul Airport flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Istanbul Airport are Taksim Square, Istanbul City Centre, and Taksim. These are among the most viewed places in Istanbul Airport on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Ulaanbaatar to Istanbul Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 07:25 and lands at 16:48
• Latest: departs at 10:15 and lands at 19:38.

The flight takes about 9h 23m.

A direct flight from Ulaanbaatar to Istanbul Airport takes 9h 23m, covering 3,707 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from Ulaanbaatar to Istanbul Airport are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £311, which is 36% above the typical average for this route.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Beijing Capital (PEK) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 18h 03m, compared to 22h 04m via Incheon Intl (ICN) and 23h 37m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA).

Istanbul Airport is 5 hours behind Ulaanbaatar (Turkey Time vs Ulaanbaatar Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Istanbul Airport (IST) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £8 for economy cars. Top options include:
• CIRCULAR
• Avec Car Rental
• Ok Mobility
• Alamo
• Autounion Car Rental

Return flights from Ulaanbaatar to Istanbul Airport range from £374 to £555, with an average of £423 over the past 12 months. Anything below £374 counts as a good deal.