How to get to Mongolia

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Find flights and trains from your country and things to know crossing the border by car. Generally there are 3 ways to come to Mongolia.

I. BY AIR

International Flights (Airlines) from/to Ulaanbaatar (ULN), Mongolia

Before your flight, please make sure you have the following items in mind:

Check the flight time on the ticket to see if it is day or nighttime and get additional information from the airlines and ticket office if necessary.
Check the integrity of your passport and documents and prepare the accompanying
Documents.
Provide a "hard copy" of additional documents recommended by the airlines and ticket office staff.
Check your flight status
Leave with more than enough time to get to the airport. Atleast 2 /3 hours before the scheduled time of departure
Ensure that you abide by the baggage guidelines of the airline of your travel.
Also, some documents may require a stamp from the authorities, so be sure to contact and clarify the airlines and ticket office staff.

Please see the International Flight Schedule of Mongolian Airport.
https://timetable.ulaanbaatar-airport.mn/seasonalflight?d=dep&l=en

II. BY TRAIN

Trans-Siberian Railway

The Trans-Siberian Railway is considered as the longest train route in the world and it takes thirteen years to complete, passing through Ural Mountains, extends on the coniferous forest of Siberia.The Trans-Siberian Railway line refers to the whole train route from Moscow to Vladivostok, and there are two separate branches of Trans-Siberian Railway, one is the Trans-Mongolian Railway line and another is the Trans-Manchurian Railway line, both connecting Beijing and Moscow. Every single railway line has its own unique characteristics and charming sceneries along their way.

The Trans-Mongolian line is one of the branches of Trans-Siberian Railway, departing from Moscow as well, passing by Ulaanbaatar and finally reaching Beijing. Since this railway line mainly passes by Mongolia, you will appreciate the Mongolian yurts (Mongolian ger), the vast grasslands as well as the flocks and herds. Stopping halfway can be another excellent opportunity for travelers to enjoy the wind of Baikal Lake. No one can deny that the scenery along the way and the experience on the train will make this journey become more colorful, so a Siberian train travel must be a great way for people to see a real Mongolia.

The Trans-Mongolian Railway traces the route of ancient tea caravans, winding its way from Russia to China via the Mongolian capital Ulaanbaatar. The Trans-Mongolian splits off from the main Trans-Siberian Railway at Zaudinskiy, just a few kilometres after Ulan-Ude, before crossing the Russian-Mongolian border 250km further south. This railway route from Ulan-Ude to the Mongolian border was constructed in the 1940s and 1950s.

The Trans-Manchuria line belongs to another branch of the Trans-Siberian Railway, which departs from Moscow, detouring past the area of Mongolia, then passing by the Northeast China and finally arrives in Beijing as well. This railway line also goes through the important cities and amazing sceneries which is the same with the Trans-Russia and Trans-Mongolia. If choosing this route from Beijing to Moscow directly, you do not need to apply for the visa to Mongolia, which will be more convenient for some travelers.

Before you go, please make sure you have the following items in mind:

Leave with more than enough time to get to the Railway station. At least 1-2 hours before the scheduled time of departure.
Identification - Your passport.
Train Tickets - Make sure you have your eTicket on your electronic device or your printed paper ticket.
Travel Insurance - Protect yourself against unforeseen travel misfortunes.
Medications - Bring your medication with you, especially if you know you'll be requiring it en route to your destination.
Personal Care Items - Soap, toothbrush/toothpaste, shampoo/conditioner, deodorant, lotion, hand sanitizer
Take some instant noodles and soup, snacks, crackers and water.
Wear comfortable clothes for your long way.

III. ENTERING MONGOLIA BY CAR

If you’re entering Mongolia in a private vehicle you should complete the customs declaration form and make sure you have all valid vehicle documents, including driving license, ownership records and insurance. You can complete the customs declaration forms on entry at the border, as well as at the Ulaanbaatar City Customs Office situated next to the train station in Ulaanbaatar. And you must leave in the same vehicle, or otherwise pay customs tax. The amount of tax depends on the size of the engine and the value of your vehicle. You can find more details on Mongolian Customs’ webpage.

https://www.customs.gov.mn/en/

Crossing the border by car is possible for tourists at the following border crossings.

Altanbulag/Mongolia - Khiagt/Russia
Tsagaan-Nuur/Mongolia - Tashanta/Russia
Zamiin Uud/Mongolia - Ereen/China

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