Ports of Entry
By Air
The majority of visitors arrive in Mongolia by air through Buyant Ukhaa International Airport located 18 kms 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, Aeroflot, Korean Airlines and Air China. Japanese Airlines and All Nippon Airways have recently started operating new charter flights between Japan and Mongolia during summer tourist season.
Possibilities to get to Mongolia from Europe by air:
- from Europe to Moscow and to Ulaanbaatar with AEROFLOT
- from Europe to Beijing with the major foreign companies and then to Ulaanbaatar with MIAT or AIR CHINA
- from Berlin to Ulaanbaatar direct with MIAT
- from Frankfurt to Ulaanbaatar direct with MIAT
Gateways to enter Mongolia from Asian countries
- Beijing, China
- Osaka, Japan
- Seoul, Korea
- Travelers from the USA should go through the Asian gateways
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, Irkutsk, Hoh hot, Seoul, Osaka and Singapore using a fleet of 26 aircrafts: Airbus, Boeing B727-200 and Antonove (AN24, AN26, AN30)
By Train
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. Travelers 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).
