Istanbul (IST) to Ulaanbaatar (UBN) flights
An economy award from Istanbul (IST) to Ulaanbaatar (UBN) starts at 29,500 miles one way with ANA Mileage Club on Turkish Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $45.60. 2 airlines fly nonstop from Istanbul (IST) to Ulaanbaatar (UBN): Miat - Mongolian Airlines and Turkish Airlines. The two airports are 3,710 miles (5,971 km) apart. Turkish Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 10 ways to fly it with one stop, through Astana, Almaty and Beijing and more.
How many miles IST to UBN costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| ANA Mileage ClubOn Turkish Airlines | 29,500 | $45.60–435 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn Turkish Airlines | 35,000–55,000 | $75.60–485 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn Turkish Airlines | 40,000 | $53.60–63 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn Turkish Airlines | 45,000 | $50.60–60 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn Turkish Airlines | 52,500 | $45.60–435 |
| United MileagePlusOn Turkish Airlines | 55,000 | $25.60–35 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn Turkish Airlines | 56,000 | $45.60–435 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn Turkish Airlines | 70,000 | $120.40–479.80 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from IST to UBN
- OMMiat - Mongolian AirlinesNot in an alliance
- Turkish AirlinesStar Alliance · bookable with 11 programsWho books it
Book IST to UBN with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks Turkish Airlines
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks Turkish Airlines
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks Turkish Airlines
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks Turkish Airlines
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks Turkish Airlines
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks Turkish Airlines
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks Turkish Airlines
- TAP Miles&GoBooks Turkish Airlines
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks Turkish Airlines
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks Turkish Airlines
- United MileagePlusBooks Turkish Airlines
IST to UBN with one stop
10 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Astana (NQZ)Air Astana and Turkish Airlines, then SCAT Airlines
DV - Via Almaty (ALA)Air Astana and Turkish Airlines, then Hunnu AirMR
- Via Beijing (PEK)Air China the whole way
OM - Via Beijing (PKX)China Southern Airlines, then Hunnu Air
MR - Via Frankfurt (FRA)Lufthansa and Turkish Airlines, then Miat - Mongolian Airlines
OM - Via Seoul (ICN)Korean Air and Asiana Airlines the whole way
OM+4 - Via Shanghai (PVG)Turkish Airlines and China Eastern Airlines, then Miat - Mongolian Airlines and Spring Airlines
OM
- Via Hong Kong (HKG)Turkish Airlines, then Miat - Mongolian AirlinesOM
- Via Bangkok (BKK)Turkish Airlines and Thai Airways International, then Miat - Mongolian Airlines
OM - Via Osaka (KIX)Turkish Airlines, then Miat - Mongolian AirlinesOM
IST to UBN: common questions
How many miles does IST to UBN cost?
In economy it starts at 29,500 miles one way with ANA Mileage Club on Turkish Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $45.60. Next cheapest: Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles (35,000–55,000), Air Canada Aeroplan (40,000) and Avianca LifeMiles (45,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from IST to UBN?
Miat - Mongolian Airlines and Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance) fly nonstop from Istanbul (IST) to Ulaanbaatar (UBN).
How far is Istanbul from Ulaanbaatar by plane?
Istanbul (IST) and Ulaanbaatar (UBN) are 3,710 miles (5,971 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book IST to UBN award flights?
11 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, Lufthansa Miles & More, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer, TAP Miles&Go and 3 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Istanbul and Ulaanbaatar?
The most direct connections are through Astana (NQZ), Almaty (ALA), Beijing (PEK), Beijing (PKX) and Frankfurt (FRA). On 2 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Air China through Beijing.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.