Travelling from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Chinggis Khaan Airport (UBN): what you need to know
Ulaanbaatar's timezone is UTC+8, which makes Ulaanbaatar 14 hours ahead of Dallas.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport on time to board your DFW to UBN flight.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during a peak period in general.
If you'd love to check out a different city along the way, search for a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport to Chinggis Khaan Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Istanbul Airport is a well-known stop between DFW and UBN.
Handy information about Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
The address for DFW is 2400 Aviation Dr.
When it comes to the on-time performance of Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, 72% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport is about 32 kilometres from central Dallas. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
Get your break off to a relaxed start by staying near DFW. Whether you have an early flight from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport to Chinggis Khaan Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Chinggis Khaan Airport (UBN)
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Getting from Chinggis Khaan Airport (UBN) to central Ulaanbaatar
From Chinggis Khaan Airport, Ulaanbaatar is approximately 48 kilometres away. It takes around 1 hour 5 minutes to reach the centre by car.
Travelling to the centre on public transport typically takes 1 hour 30 minutes.
When to fly to Chinggis Khaan Airport (UBN)
August is the most popular month for flights from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport to Chinggis Khaan Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Ulaanbaatar in April.
When reserving your flight from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport to Chinggis Khaan Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Ulaanbaatar, with temperatures ranging from 11ºC to 24ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from DFW to UBN in January. Average temperatures are between -30ºC and -13ºC then.
Explore more of Mongolia
While Ulaanbaatar is an excellent introduction to Mongolia, there's more adventure waiting for you in Erdenet. Located about 241 kilometres to the north-west, this must-visit city loads of things to see and do, including Uurkhaychin Cultural Centre and Erdenet museum.
Next stop? Find your way to Darhan. It's roughly 193 kilometres north of Ulaanbaatar and is known for highlights including The Buddha's Statue of Northern and Amarbayasgalant Monastery.
