Travelling from New York to Ulaanbaatar International Airport (UBN): What you need to know
When organising your flight from New York to Ulaanbaatar International Airport (UBN), there's a good range of airports to start your journey from. John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA) are New York's main options.
Ulaanbaatar International Airport is located in Ulaanbaatar. The city operates on the UTC+8 timezone and is 12 hours ahead of New York.
Your flight from New York to UBN won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Longer lines at check-in and security are likely if you're heading away during high season, so allow some extra wiggle room. The recommendation for peak times? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in New York
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from New York to UBN. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). Take a break from travelling at one of these airports:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Located around 48 kilometres from the centre of New York, JFK can be reached in about 50 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport is roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
Looking for a comfortable hotel close to John F. Kennedy International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from New York to Ulaanbaatar International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Of the flights that depart from John F. Kennedy International Airport, 74.1% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
You'll find JFK at JFK Airport.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Add a little extra to your holiday with a stopover on your flight from New York to Ulaanbaatar International Airport. Here's where you can connect between Newark Liberty International Airport and UBN:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
EWR is about 24 kilometres from central New York. It takes 30 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 10 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before boarding your New York to UBN flight? Kick back in a hotel near Newark Liberty International Airport before your trip officially starts. These stays have a room with your name on it:
73.3% of flights leaving Newark Liberty International Airport arrive within the expected time frame.
The address for EWR is Building 1, Conrad Road.
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
LGA is around 18 kilometres from central New York. Driving from the city centre to the terminal takes about 25 minutes. If you're thinking about using public transport, you can expect a journey of around 1 hour.
Make catching an early New York to Ulaanbaatar International Airport flight one of the easiest parts of your trip. Book a room at one of these hotels close to LaGuardia Airport and get to your departure gate with time to spare:
LGA has a reliable on-time arrivals performance of 80.0%, so there's a high chance your flight will stay on schedule and touch down as expected.
You'll find LaGuardia Airport at Hangar 7 Centre.
About Ulaanbaatar International Airport (UBN)
Consider checking in to Mandala Bliss Mongolia after your flight from New York to Ulaanbaatar International Airport. It's a quick drive from UBN and a great option if you'd like to get some rest right away.
How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Ulaanbaatar International Airport (UBN)
At the moment, Rs145,767 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from New York to Ulaanbaatar International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs296,488. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from New York to UBN, book early. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when tickets are first released.
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The best time to fly from New York to Ulaanbaatar International Airport (UBN)
July is the most popular month for flights from New York to Ulaanbaatar International Airport (UBN). Visit Ulaanbaatar in April if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
The warmest month in Ulaanbaatar is July, with temperatures ranging between 11ºC and 22ºC. Lock in your New York to UBN flight ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from New York to Ulaanbaatar International Airport in January when temperatures are between -30ºC and -13ºC.
More about Ulaanbaatar
Start your Ulaanbaatar trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from New York to Ulaanbaatar International Airport, check out our selection of accommodation options including:
You'll find loads of exciting things to do in Ulaanbaatar when you're ready to get out and sightsee. Kick off your itinerary at Mongolia Naadam Festival followed by Museum of Natural History and Terelj.
Explore more of Mongolia
Ulaanbaatar has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Mongolia just waiting to be explored. About 257 kilometres north-west of Ulaanbaatar, a trip to Erdenet will keep you on the move. Don't miss top attractions like Khangai resort, Uurkhaychin Cultural Centre and Happy land амралт.
Darhan is another favourite destination in Mongolia and is around 209 kilometres north of Ulaanbaatar. No journey is complete without visiting The Buddha's Statue of Northern, Amarbayasgalant Monastery and Bayremedee Church.