Travel To Mongolia

Flights To Mongolia From United Kingdom

Contact Korean Air in their UK office on 0207 495 8641 as they seem to have the best deals at the moment (January 31st 2009).

Also contact Dial A Flight for all options on flights to Mongolia from UK airports. They are ATOL protected and members of ABTA and IATA. Take a look at their website first www.dialaflight.com to get an idea of their best price, then phone them on 0870 333 4488 between 8am and 11pm. Experienced sales staff will discuss with you the various options for dates, prices and airlines. If you speak with Connie at Dial A Flight on 020 8784 6120 she usually has the most up to date information.



Flights To Mongolia From Around The World

The main airlines going into and out of Ulaanbaatar are MIAT (the Mongolian national airline), Aeroflot, Air China and Korean Air. From Europe flights go via Moscow, and MIAT has a direct flight from Berlin. From the East there are regular flights from Beijing, and direct flights from Osaka in Japan, and Seoul in South Korea.


Mongolian Airline MIAT
Mongolian National Airline. Starting July 1st 2009 MIAT will fly between London Gatwick and Ulaanbaatar Chinggis Khan airport. See schedules for international and internal flights, and offices around the world.. http://www.miat.com/


Aeroflot Russian Airlines
Quickest way to Mongolia from Europe. Also check flights to Beijing via Moscow. http://www.aeroflot.com/


Korean Air
Direct flights to Mongolia from Seoul with good connections and prices from US, Australia, Europe and other parts of Asia. http://www.koreanair.com/


Air-China
Air China have regular scheduled flights between Ulaanbaatar and Beijing. You can fly to Beijing on Air China from Europe, North America, Australia and from other parts of Asia.

	http://www.airchina.co.uk/		http://www.airchina.com/us
	http://www.airchina.de/		http://www.airchina.com.hk

Train To Mongolia

The train line passing through Mongolia is the Trans Siberian between Moscow and Beijing. It takes approximately thirty five hours from Beijing to Mongolia, and from Moscow it takes five days. We can book tickets in any direction, with stopovers along the way if required. More info: Trans Siberian Railway



Mongolian Visas

Most foreign tourists need a visa to travel to Mongolia, although there are a few exceptions such as citizens of Israel, Malaysia and the US. Regulations, requirements and visa costs change quite frequently, so it is always necessary to check with your nearest Mongolian Embassy for the latest information about travel to Mongolia. A list of Mongolian Embassies and consulates around the world can be seen here: Mongolian Embassies Abroad



Health and Insurance

Thanks to the climate and low population density, Mongolia is a relatively healthy country in which to travel. You may consider having the following vaccinations before you go: tetanus, polio, typhoid, hepatitis and rabies. Most important is that your tetanus is up to date. For the latest recommendations contact your doctor or pharmacist. Make sure that you arrange a good travel insurance which includes repatriation in an emergency situation.



Money and Banks

During your travel vacation in Mongolia you will find that US dollars cash are the most useful form in which to take your money. Some banks (but not hotels) will change travelers cheques. A few shops and hotels accept American Express and Visa cards, and there are a few cash machines in Ulaanbaatar, including one at the airport.



Safety

Mongolia is a relatively safe place, and women traveling alone are usually treated with respect and friendship. Normal sensible precautions should be taken to safeguard your belongings, especially in Ulaanbaatar.



Equipment and Clothing

Even during the summer months the weather in Mongolia is unpredictable, so you have to go prepared for everything. Everyone who makes a booking with us will receive a Tour Dossier listing all equipment, clothing and medicines that we advise you to take.



Shopping

Cashmere is probably Mongolia's finest product, with garments costing a fraction of what they would be in the West. Other good souvenirs include leather goods, traditional clothing and hats, wooden and felt crafts, and lovely landscape paintings.