Whether you have a layover, overnight sleepover or you are just quickly passing through, our Ulaanbaatar Airport Guide is a great place to start planning your visit. Here, you’ll find information on services and facilities available inside the airport – including details about airport lounges, WiFi, mobile charging points, lockers, 24-hour food options, nearby hotels, and everything in between.
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ULN Airport Overview
To help you plan your layover or overnight sleepover, here is a quick run-down about what to expect during your time at Ulaanbaatar Airport.
What to Expect
The Chinggis Khaan International Airport, also referred to as the New Ulaanbaatar Airport (code: ULN), opened in July 2021. Facilities are limited to a restaurant and a duty-free shop. Free WiFi helps pass the time.
Sleeping in Ulaanbaatar Airport
Limited reviews suggest seating with armrests dominates, but padded benches without armrests are available near Gates 1-6 (airside). If you decide not to sleep in the terminal overnight, see the Airport Hotels section below for some options.
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In this guide we may refer to locations as “landside” and “airside”. Landside is the public area of the terminal located in the non-secure zone, before security. Airside is the secure area of the terminal that you must reach by going through security.
Airport Hours
The airport is open 24 hours.
Rest & Relaxation Zones
No dedicated sleeping areas, quiet areas or rest zones exist. If this information has changed, click here to update guide.
Cots
The airport does not provide cots to stranded travellers. If this has changed, click here to update the guide.
Airport Hotels
There are no hotels at the new Ulaanbaatar Airport, and the drive to the city center is approx. 30 minutes away. Visit Tripadvisor to see a list of hotels in Ulaanbaatar, search for deals, and read traveller reviews.
Airport Lounges
Pay-per-use, Single Visit Passes & Lounge Memberships
Regardless of what class of service you are flying, there are a few lounges that are accessible by paying at the door.
- Blue Sky Lounge / MIAT Mongolian Airlines Lounge – Location: International Departures, Airside, 3rd Floor, near Gate 1. Hours: unknown. Sleep facilities are not available. Lounge Access: MIAT Mongolian Airlines Business or First Class passengers with a same-day boarding pass • Star Alliance Gold members travelling on MIAT or Star Alliance flights • Pay at the door.
- Link Business Class Lounge – Location: International Terminal, Landside, near Check-in Counter 1. Hours: unknown. Sleep facilities are not available. Lounge Access: Pay at the door.
Drinking Water
A reader tells us the airport has drinking water behind the convenience store on the Arrivals Level. (October 2024)
Food & Drinks
Facilities include a 24-hour café (landside, 1st Floor), a restaurant (airside, hours: 6:00 AM–10:00 PM), and a duty-free shop; additional snack options available airside.
Luggage Storage & Lockers
Location: 1st Floor, store #126. Hours and rates are not known.
Mobile Charging
Limited power outlets available near seating areas (1st Floor, landside) and gates (airside); additional charging in Blue Sky Business Lounge and MIAT Business Lounge.
Showers
Unavailable. If this is incorrect, click here to update this guide.
WiFi/Internet
Free WiFi is available throughout the terminal. Connect to the ‘CKIA Free WiFi’ network; registration may be required.
Security & Safety
Sleeping in any airport can include a certain level of risk, especially when travelling alone. It’s important to take certain precautions to ensure your safety and the security of your valuables. Here are a few tips:
- Safety First. It’s a good idea to know where the security office is located and look for video cameras where you plan to sleep. You can also ask the security personnel for advice on the safest places to spend the night.
- Don’t Seclude Yourself. If you’re travelling alone, we recommend you stay near other travellers or close to security. This will help you feel more secure and deter potential thieves.
- Hide Your Valuables. It’s also important to hide your valuables. Don’t leave them out in plain view, as this could make you a target for theft. Additionally, if you are a deep sleeper, you may want to padlock your bag to something or sleep with your bag up against a wall to make it harder for someone to access zippers and pockets. We have received reports of sleepers who woke up without their phones and laptop bags. The travellers were left with just their headphones and laptop bag strap.
- Stay Alert. It’s best to stay alert and awake if you feel unsafe or uncomfortable. Drink coffee or other caffeinated beverages to help you stay awake, and remember that you can always catch up on sleep during your flight. These simple precautions can help you enjoy a safe night at the airport.
More Airport Information
ATMs / Cash Machines – Need cash? ATMs are provided by five different banks. Fees may apply, so check your bank’s fee schedule and daily withdrawal limit if you are travelling internationally. You may also want to notify your bank of your travel plans. Locations: unknown.
Baby Care Facilities – Mothers needing to attend to their infants and toddlers (aged 0-3) can use the nursing room. Location: International and Domestic check-in lobby, 2nd floor • Domestic Arrival Hall, 1st Floor.
Banking Services – Three banks offer services on the airport’s second floor (terminal not known). Hours: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Mon -Fri), weekends 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM at Golomt Bank only (2 other locations closed).
Children’s Play Area – When you want to ensure your kids burn off all their energy before their flight, take them to the children’s play area. Suitable for children ages 2 – 12. Location: International and Domestic check-in lobby • Domestic Arrivals Hall, 1st Floor.
Currency Exchange – While we did not have any information about any currency exchange offices, there are banks on the 2nd floor that may be of assistance.
Duty-Free & Shopping – Duty-Free is available at the airport; the location in 3F is open 24 hours.
Information Desk – Need help finding your way or dealing with an issue? There are information counters on the 1st Floor, 2nd Floor, and in the Border Control Zone. Look for the “?” signs.
Luggage Wrapping – Protect your bags from theft and damage by having them wrapped in plastic. Rates: 5,000₮ per baggage. Location: unknown.
Medical Services – A 24-hour first aid station is available. Full medical clinic services are limited, with emergencies directed to nearby facilities. Location: 1st Floor, Right Wing.
Smoking Room – Location: Airside, opposite Gates 1 and 6.
The airport is 52 km south of Ulaanbaatar city center (50-60 minutes by car, up to 2 hours during peak traffic).
Car Rentals
Car rental desks (e.g., Sixt, local operators) are onsite. Location: 1st Floor, Arrivals. Limited availability. pre-booking is recommended.
Hotel Shuttles
See also Airport Hotels above.
Bus
Ubus shuttles connect to Ulaanbaatar (50-60 minutes, ~MNT 10,000): Route 1: Ibis Styles Ulaanbaatar Polaris, Blue Sky Hotel, Shangri-La Ulaanbaatar, Bayangol Hotel. Route 2: Kempinski Hotel Khan Palace, Chinggis Khaan Hotel, Best Western Premier Tuushin, Novotel, Holiday Inn, Ramada Ulaanbaatar Citycenter. Schedules align with flights and buses depart when full. No public bus service exists.
Taxis
Taxis are readily available for hire in the ground transportation area. Official taxis are clearly marked and have meters, but it is very common for privately owned regular vehicles to offer rides at discounted rates. For safety reasons, it is recommended that only official taxis be used.
Last updated: 2025-02-20
This guide is for informational purposes only to assist with your planning. All information, including rates and hours, is subject to change at any time without notice. The information in this airport guide is based on information collected and/or received from the airports, lounges, hotels, transportation providers, and their websites. We are not representatives of any of the above-mentioned service providers. To report errors or to add/update any items mentioned in the guide: update the airport guide or write a review.