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Ulaanbaatar
The world's coldest capital city sprawls across a valley framed by sacred mountains, where Soviet-era apartment blocks meet gold-roofed Buddhist monasteries. Ulaanbaatar is the wild gateway to Mongolia's endless steppe, Gobi Desert adventures, and a nomadic culture that still thrives.
🏙️City
from฿9,69033% below avg
May 2026
Quick Facts: Ulaanbaatar in May
- Cheapest fare
- ฿9,690
- Cheapest month
- June
- Airlines
- 9 carriers
- Flight time
- ~22h 45m
- Avg temperature
- 10°C
- Climate
- Cold
- Distance
- 0 km
The world's coldest capital city sprawls across a valley framed by sacred mountains, where Soviet-era apartment blocks meet gold-roofed Buddhist monasteries. Ulaanbaatar is the wild gateway to Mongolia's endless steppe, Gobi Desert adventures, and a nomadic culture that still thrives.
Best May Deals
Sun, May 3
Steal฿9,690฿14,403
-33%
Jeju AirLast Minute
Thu, May 7
Steal฿11,410฿14,403
-21%
Jeju AirLast Minute
Thu, May 21
Steal฿11,473฿14,403
-20%
Jeju AirMon, May 11
Steal฿12,280฿14,403
-15%
Thai AirAsiaMon, May 18
Steal฿12,368฿14,403
-14%
Thai VietJet AirSat, May 2
Steal฿12,602฿14,403
-13%
Thai VietJet AirLast Minute
Tue, May 26
Steal฿12,997฿14,403
-10%
Thai AirAsiaTue, May 19
Steal฿13,135฿14,403
-9%
Air ChinaFri, May 15
Steal฿13,208฿14,403
-8%
Thai AirAsiaTue, May 12
Steal฿13,223฿14,403
-8%
Thai AirAsiaMay Price Intelligence
How Ulaanbaatar prices compare in May 2026
฿8,644฿15,211
Best in May
฿9,690
May avg
฿13,690
May median
฿11,473
May p90
฿15,211
Daily Price Trend
Cheapest fares for each day of May 2026
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May 2026 Price Calendar
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SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
1฿16,8302฿12,6023฿9,690★4฿15,2115฿15,4996฿14,5737฿11,4108฿13,6019฿14,35510฿14,57011฿12,28012฿13,22313฿13,49814฿13,87415฿13,20816฿16,99117฿13,33818฿12,36819฿13,13520฿13,49821฿11,47322฿13,74223฿13,28124฿13,52525฿14,82226฿12,99727฿14,35528฿15,00229฿13,22630฿14,35531฿13,848
Cheapest day
฿9,690฿16,991
Plan Around a Holiday
Holidays in May 2026
About Ulaanbaatar
ClimateAvg -1°C · 0°–0°C
-24°Jan
-19°Feb
-9°Mar
2°Apr
10°May
16°Jun
18°Jul
16°Aug
10°Sep
1°Oct
-12°Nov
-22°Dec
Things to Do
🏔Steppe gateway🐎Nomadic culture🛕Buddhist monasteries🥶Coldest capital🏜Gobi access🎪Naadam Festival🛕Monastery visits🐎Horseback riding🏔Steppe excursions🏜Gobi trips🏔Steppe gateway🐎Nomadic culture🛕Buddhist monasteries🥶Coldest capital🏜Gobi access🎪Naadam Festival🛕Monastery visits🐎Horseback riding🏔Steppe excursions🏜Gobi trips🏔Steppe gateway🐎Nomadic culture🛕Buddhist monasteries🥶Coldest capital🏜Gobi access🎪Naadam Festival🛕Monastery visits🐎Horseback riding🏔Steppe excursions🏜Gobi trips
Food & Drink
🥩Buuz steamed dumplings🍖Khorkhog BBQ🥛Airag fermented mare's milk🍜Tsuivan noodles🫖Suutei tsai milk tea🥩Buuz steamed dumplings🍖Khorkhog BBQ🥛Airag fermented mare's milk🍜Tsuivan noodles🫖Suutei tsai milk tea🥩Buuz steamed dumplings🍖Khorkhog BBQ🥛Airag fermented mare's milk🍜Tsuivan noodles🫖Suutei tsai milk tea
Culture
🐎Nomadic heritage🛕Tibetan Buddhism🎭Throat singing🏹Archery traditions🎪Wrestling culture🐎Nomadic heritage🛕Tibetan Buddhism🎭Throat singing🏹Archery traditions🎪Wrestling culture🐎Nomadic heritage🛕Tibetan Buddhism🎭Throat singing🏹Archery traditions🎪Wrestling culture
History
⚔Mongol Empire capital👑Chinggis Khaan legacy📜Soviet-era history🛕Buddhist revival⚔Mongol Empire capital👑Chinggis Khaan legacy📜Soviet-era history🛕Buddhist revival⚔Mongol Empire capital👑Chinggis Khaan legacy📜Soviet-era history🛕Buddhist revival
Getting Around
✈Chinggis Khaan Airport🚌City buses🚕Taxis & ride apps🚂Trans-Mongolian Railway✈Chinggis Khaan Airport🚌City buses🚕Taxis & ride apps🚂Trans-Mongolian Railway✈Chinggis Khaan Airport🚌City buses🚕Taxis & ride apps🚂Trans-Mongolian Railway
Nightlife
🍻Beer bars downtown🎶Live music venues🌙Karaoke culture🍸Growing cocktail scene🍻Beer bars downtown🎶Live music venues🌙Karaoke culture🍸Growing cocktail scene🍻Beer bars downtown🎶Live music venues🌙Karaoke culture🍸Growing cocktail scene
Family Friendly
🐎Pony rides in Terelj🏛Interactive museums🎪Naadam games🌳National park day trips🐎Pony rides in Terelj🏛Interactive museums🎪Naadam games🌳National park day trips🐎Pony rides in Terelj🏛Interactive museums🎪Naadam games🌳National park day trips
Airlines to Ulaanbaatar in May
FAQ about Ulaanbaatar in May
What is the cheapest flight from Bangkok to Ulaanbaatar?
The cheapest flight we've found from Bangkok to Ulaanbaatar is ฿9,690. Prices change frequently, so check back often for the latest deals.
What is the average flight price from Bangkok to Ulaanbaatar?
The average price for flights from Bangkok to Ulaanbaatar is around ฿13,690. You can save up to 29% by booking the cheapest available deal.
When is the best time to fly from Bangkok to Ulaanbaatar?
Based on current prices, May 2026 offers some of the best deals from Bangkok to Ulaanbaatar. Check the month-by-month breakdown on this page for the cheapest times to fly.
Are there direct flights from Bangkok to Ulaanbaatar?
Availability of direct flights depends on the season and airline. Use the "Direct" filter on our search page to find non-stop flights from Bangkok to Ulaanbaatar.