By
Air
The majority of visitors arrive to Mongolia by air through Buyant Ukhaa International Airport located 18 km to the southwest of Ulaanbaatar . Been reconstructed in 1990, immigration and customs formalities as well as luggage delivery are very prompt. The international air transport is operated by MIAT (Mongolian Airlines), Korean Airline and AIR CHINA (China Airlines). Three possibilities to get to Ulaanbaatar airport from Europe .
by
air:
- from Europe to Moscow and to Ulaanbaatar with AEROFLOT (Russian Airline)
- from Europe to Beijing with the major foreign companies and then to Ulaanbaatar with MIAT (Mongolian Airlines) or AIR CHINA (Chinese Airline)
- from Berlin and Frankfurt (twice weekly flights) to Ulaanbaatar direct with MIAT (OM)
MIAT (Mongolian Airlines), the national flag carrier of Mongolia, which is responsible for 95% of all air transportation in Mongolia, operates scheduled flights to overseas destinations such as Moscow, Beijing, Berlin, Frankfurt, Alma-Ata, Irkutsk, Hoh hot, Seoul, Osaka and Singapore using a fleet of 26 aircraft's: Boeing B727-200 and Antonove (AN24, AN26, AN30)
By
Rail
Trans Mongolian Railway operates some 1,110 kilometers of "Trans-Mongolian Main Line" (inside Mongolia ). Dating back to 1938, the Trans Mongolian runs from Russian border via Ulaanbaatar to the Chinese border.
Exploring Mongolia following the rail lines of the legendary Trans Mongolian and Trans Siberian Railways is more than a simple way of transportation, it is an expedition in itself. Total distance by rail from Beijing to St Petersburg is 7,925 km. Traveler's can join in Moscow (or St Petersburg ) or in Beijing (or Hong Kong and Hanoi ).
There are usually nine compartments in each carriage with four berths in each (twin-share rail compartments are available for a supplementary price).
- Indicative prices for first class (subject to change without notice):
- Ulaanbaatar / Moscow - departure Monday (Russian train);
- Saturday (Chinese train) and Thursday (Mongolian train) - duration of the trip-5 days;
- Ulaanbaatar / Beijing - departure Thursday (Mongolian train);
- Sunday (Chinese train);.
Land
transportation:
In the capital city and surrounding areas, we use buses, minivans and 4-wheel-drive vehicles. In the countryside, we use 4-wheel-drive vehicles. Outside of the capital, there are almost no paved roads just simply dirt tracks that are very bumpy, and dusty or muddy. Therefore, it can take several days of driving from Ulaanbaatar to reach destinations such as Lake Hovsgol or the Gobi . Some of our clients enjoy overland expeditions and appreciate the chance to experience the vast landscapes of Mongolia with the flexibility to stop and meet local families along their route. However, other clients prefer to fly to a destination and then use 4-wheel-drive vehicles to explore that destination. Please consider carefully which type of travel you prefer.
Air
transportation:
Aircraft used for domestic and chartered flights are Russian Antonov-24 propeller planes and Russian military MI-8 helicopters, converted to civilian use.
