Travel to Mongolia From Europe

The distance from Europe to Mongolia

The shortest distance from Europe to Mongolia is 4636 km, from Moscow and the longest is Lisbon, about 8520 km. According to the locations of European union countries and cities , the distances to Mongolia can be little bit different from each other.

No

Name of City

Distance to Ulaanbaatar (km)

1

Moscow

4636

2

Helsinki

5154

3

Stockholm

5540

4

Warsaw

5780

5

Oslo

5861

6

Copenhagen

6189

7

Budapest

6189

8

Berlin

6192

9

Prague

6295

10

Vienna

6305

11

Munich

6590

12

Amsterdam

6654

13

Brussels

6794

14

Zurich

6820

15

London

6974

16

Rome

6984

17

Paris

7050

18

Dublin

7123

19

Madrid

8059

20

Lisbon

8502

 

Time difference between Mongolia and Europe 

Mongolia has three time zones, though, it uses UTC +8 as standard time, also called Ulaanbaatar Time.

  • Dublin -GMT(8 hours behind of UB, Mongolia)
  • Lisbon -GMT(8 hours behind of UB, Mongolia)
  • London- GMT(8 hours behind of UB, Mongolia)     
  • Amsterdam- GMT +1(7 hours behind of UB, Mongolia)
  • Barcelona- GMT +1(7 hours behind of UB, Mongolia)        
  • Berlin- GMT +1(7 hours behind of UB, Mongolia)
  • Brussels- GMT +1(7 hours behind of UB, Mongolia)           
  • Budapest- GMT +1(7 hours behind of UB, Mongolia)         
  • Copenhagen- GMT +1(7 hours behind of UB, Mongolia)
  • Madrid - GMT +1(7 hours behind of UB, Mongolia)
  • Munich- GMT +1(7 hours behind of UB, Mongolia)
  • Oslo- GMT +1(7 hours behind of UB, Mongolia)
  • Paris- GMT +1(7 hours behind of UB, Mongolia)    
  • Prague - GMT +1(7 hours behind of UB, Mongolia)
  • Rome- GMT +1(7 hours behind of UB, Mongolia)
  • Stockholm- GMT +1(7 hours behind of UB, Mongolia)       
  • Vienna - GMT +1(7 hours behind of UB, Mongolia)
  • Warsaw- GMT +1(7 hours behind of UB, Mongolia)           
  • Zurich  - GMT +1(7 hours behind of UB, Mongolia)
  • Helsinki- GMT +2(6 hours behind of UB, Mongolia)
  • Kyiv- GMT +2(6 hours behind of UB, Mongolia)
  • Moscow-GMT +3

 

Other Geographic Differences 

Mongolia

 

Latitude

47.921230

Longitude

106.918556

GPS coordinates

47° 55' N, 106° 54' E

Mongolia’s highest point

Khuiten Peak 4,374 m (14,350 ft)

Mongolia’s lowest point

Khukh nuruu 560m

 

Our country is beautiful land of blue sky. Most of the year has clear blue sky which is 230-260 days and which means 2600 to 3300 hours.

Ulaanbaatar city

Spring time

Summer time

Autumn time

Winter time

max

0 to +17C

+23 to +26 C

-5 to +17C

-11 to -16C

min

0 to -17C

+8 to +11C

-5 to +17C

-29 to -33C

 

How to plan trip to Mongolia from Europe 

Planning trip is always the most important moment. It’s almost same as you’re half of the road. We have some advice to plan trips in Mongolia. First of all, you should make sure your travelling time of the year. Then you choose your area to travel. Mongolia has extreme weather and very unpredictable even usual to see 4 season in one day. Second, choose experienced travel agency. Third, if you are the first time traveler to Mongolia, Please read some information about our culture. There’s plenty of books in the store. If you can’t find it. Watch some movies on Youtube. Such as Wolf totem, Eagle huntress, Wheeping Camel etc,

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Travel by Air to Mongolia

There is a direct flight from Istanbul, Turkey by Turkish Airlines and from Moscow, Russia by Aeroflot (Russian Airlines) and MIAT (Mongolian Airlines) to Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.

No

Destination 

Duration

Stopover

Weekly schedule

Airline 

Baggage Allowance

  1.  

Istanbul -> Ulaanbaatar

About 8 hours and 40 minutes

 NO

3 times a week

Turkish Airlines

40 kg (2 pieces) baggage, 8 kg (1 piece) cabin baggage

  1.  

Moscow -> Ulaanbaatar

About 6 hours and 15 minutes

2 to 4 times a week

Mongolian Airlines (MIAT)

23 kg (1 piece) baggage, 5 kg (1 piece) cabin baggage

2 to 7 times a week

Russian Airlines (Aeroflot)

  1.  

Berlin -> Ulaanbaatar

About 10 hours

Yes.

(1 hour at Moscow) Same plane

2 times a week

Mongolian Airlines (MIAT)

  1.  

Frankfurt -> Ulaanbaatar

About 8 hours and 50 minutes

NO

2 to 3 times a week

(Only in summer)

Mongolian Airlines (MIAT)

  1.  

Nur-Sultan -> Ulaanbaatar

About 3 hours and 30 minutes

2 to 3 times a week

SCAT Airlines

20 kg (1 piece) baggage, 5 kg (1 piece) cabin baggage

 

Travel by train to Mongolia

The legendary Trans-Siberian Railway which is the longest (7925 km) continuous rail line on earth links Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia with Irkutsk and Moscow, Russia and Beijing, China. The journey from Moscow to Ulaanbaatar takes about 5 days, from Irkutsk (Baikal Lake) 24 hours and from Beijing to Ulaanbaatar takes about 28 hours. From the Mongolian steppes to Lake Baikal’s remote shores, and to the Great Wall of China, you can start your adventure at any of these three completely different cultures.

About booking tickets you can directly request us, we can arrange your train tickets to Mongolia. 

 

How about Mongolian Visa ? 

There are some differences between countries for about Mongolian visa , some don't need visa up to 30  days or 90 days, some need visa, but your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond your date of arrival. For stays of more than 30 days, you must register with Mongolian Immigration within seven days of arrival. Failure to register will result in a fine of $100-$300, even if you extend your stay due to circumstances beyond your control.

So, If you choose Mongolia for your next travel destination, you are welcome and take a look at following detailed information on Mongolian Visa. 

     No

 Country 

Passport Types exempted from visa to enter Mongolia

Duration without visa

Valid since

  1.  

Ukraine

All Passports /with official invitation/

Up to 90 days

1979 Agreement with USSR still applies to Ukraine

  1.  

The State of Israel

All Passports

Up to 30 days

2013.05.08

  1.  

The Federal Republic of Germany

Up to 90 days

2013.09.04

  1.  

The Republic of Belarus

Up to 90 days

2013.11.08

  1.  

The Republic of Serbia

Up to 30 days

2014.09.03

  1.  

The Russian Federation

Up to 30 days

1996.03.12

  1.  

Romania

Diplomatic and Official passport

Up to 30 days

1974.10.14

  1.  

The Slovak Republic

Diplomatic and Official passport

Up to 90 days

1992.06.26

  1.  

The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Diplomatic passport

Up to 30 days

2009.06.29

  1.  

The Republic of Cyprus

Diplomatic and Official passport

Up to 90 days

2012.04.04

  1.  

The French Republic

Diplomatic passport

Up to 90 days

2013.10.26

  1.  

The Republic of Bulgaria

Diplomatic and Official passport

Up to 90 days

2011.01.18

  1.  

The Czech Republic

Diplomatic passport

Up to 90 days

2011.07.29

  1.  

The Republic of Poland

Diplomatic and Official passport

Up to 90 days

2011.10.26

  1.  

The Republic of Estonia

Biometric diplomatic passport

Up to 90 days

2014.04.28

  1.  

The Republic of Latvia

Diplomatic and Official passport

Up to 90 days

2014.06.12

  1.  

The Italian Republic

Diplomatic passport

Up to 90 days

2014.07.14

  1.  

Hungary

Diplomatic and Official passport

Up to 90 days

2016.05.18

  1.  

The Republic of Albania

Diplomatic and Official/Service biometric passport

Up to 90 days

2017.03.30

  1.  

The Republic of Croatia

Diplomatic and Official passport

Up to 30 days

2017.04.26

  1.  

 The Republic of Malta

Diplomatic and Official passport

Up to 30 days

2018.02.08

  1.  

The Republic of Lithuania

Diplomatic and Official passport

Up to 30 days

2018.04.29

  1.  

The Swiss Confederation

Diplomatic and Official passport

Up to 90 days

2018.06.16

  1.  

The Republic of Azerbaijan

Diplomatic and Official/Service biometric passport

Up to 90 days

2019.02.07

  1.  

The Republic of Armenia

Diplomatic and Official passport

Up to 30 days

2019.06.02

 

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR OBTAINING A MONGOLIAN VISA

 
1) MongolianTourist visa
 
- Completed application form
- Passport in original (must be valid for a minimum of six months before your intended travel to Mongolia)
- 3.5x4.5cm photo (the size of the photo is mandatory)
- A copy of hotel booking or accommodation information in Mongolia
- A copy of flight/train tickets
- Proof of sufficient funds, i.e. bank statements for the recent six months (if necessary)
- The visa fee is to be paid upon submission of application. The fee is non-refundable.
 
Important notice: Visa officer may require you to submit additional documents in order for you to prove the purpose of your visit.
With a regular tourist visa you may stay up to 30 days in Mongolia. It may be extended for a further 30 days at the Immigration Agency of Mongolia if you apply for an extension not less than 4 days before the duration of your visa expires.
 
 
2) Other types of visa (Business, employment, student etc)
 
- Completed application form
- Passport in original (must be valid for a minimum of six months before your intended travel to Mongolia)
- 3.5x4.5cm photo (the size of the photo is mandatory)
- Approval* by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Applies only to visitors travelling for business or non-governmental organization purposes)
- Approval* by the Immigration Agency (Applies to all other types of visa, including employment, student)
- The visa fee is to be paid upon submission of application. The fee is non-refundable.
 
Important notice: Visitors coming to Mongolia for a purpose other than tourism are advised to contact the appropriate Mongolian diplomatic mission for more information.
* Approval must be applied by a person/entity that is inviting you to Mongolia prior to your expected arrival and you may apply for your visa only after the approval is issued and notified to the relevant diplomatic mission where you will submit your visa application.
 
3) Official/diplomatic visa
 
- Completed application form
- Passport in original (must be valid for a minimum of six months before your intended travel to Mongolia)
- 3.5x4.5cm photo (the size of the photo is mandatory)
- Official request by the sending authority or Ministry of Foreign Affairs/Foreign diplomatic missions
- Visa fee may be waived depending on the purpose of the visit
 
4) Mongolian Visa on Arrival Information
 
i. Tourists who are coming from European countries where there is no Mongolian diplomatic presence are eligible to obtain on-arrival visa at the airport in Ulaanbaatar or Mongolian border points. 
ii. Transit visa can also be applied at Mongolian borders if the applicant is coming from European countries where there is no Mongolian diplomatic presence and has an onward flight/train ticket or obtained a visa if applicable, of the country he or she plans to visit immediately after Mongolia. (Transit visa allows for a stay up to 10 days in Mongolia) Important notice: You must contact the relevant diplomatic mission whether your country is among the countries whose nationals are eligible to receive on-arrival visa before your intended travel to Mongolia. General requirements for visa applications will apply for applicants requesting on-arrival visa. To avoid longer processing times, travelers are advised to complete the application form prior to their arrival in Mongolia. Visa fee shall be paid on arrival.

 MONGOLIAN VISA FEE

 Type 

 Entries 

Validity from Date of Issue

Maximum Stay Per Visit

 Fee 

 Tourist

 Single 

90 days

  1.  

40 GBP

60 EUR

70 USD

 Tourist

 Double 

90 Days

  1.  

55 GBP

90 EUR

110 USD

 Tourist 

 Multiple 

6 or 12 Months

  1.  

70 GBP

130 EUR

160 USD

 Tourist 

 Single 

90 Days

  1.  

35 GBP

30 EUR

50 USD

 Tourist 

 Double 

90 Days

  1.  

55 GBP

50 EUR

90 USD

  • Fees might change depends on the country.

 

Mongolian Embassies in Europe 

Chekc out Mongolian embassy in Europe or near countries – important info and details – including address, website etc. 

Embassy of Mongolia in the Federal Republic of Germany

Address Hausvogteiplatz 14, 10117 Berlin
Telephone +49 30 47 48 06 0
Email berlin@mfa.gov.mn
Website http://www.berlin.embassy.mn/

 

 Embassy of Mongolia in the Kingdom of Belgium

Address Avenue Besme 18, 1190 Forest Bruxelles
Telephone 32 (2) 344 6974
E-mail brussels@mfa.gov.mn
Website www.brussels.embassy.mn

 

Embassy of Mongolia in Hungary

Address  Bogar Utca 14/c, Budapest 1022, Hungary
Telephone  36 (1) 2124579
E-mail  budapest@mfa.gov.mn
Website www.budapest.embassy.mn

 

Embassy of Mongolia in the Republic of Poland

Address ul.Rejtana 15 m.16, 02516 Warszawa, Polska
Telephone 48 (22) 849 939
E-mail warsaw@mfa.gov.mn
Website www.ambasadamongolii.pl

 

Embassy of Mongolia in the Republic of Austria

Address Fasangartengasse 45, 1130 Vienna, Austria
Telephone 43 (1) 5352807-0
E-mail vienna@mfa.gov.mn
Website www.vienna.embassy.mn

 

Embassy of Mongolia in the United Kingdom

Address 7-8 Kensington Court, London, W8 5DL
Telephone 44 (207) 937 0150, 7252
E-mail london@mfa.gov.mn
Website www.embassyofmongolia.co.uk

 

Embassy of Mongolia in the Russian Federation

Address Россия 115127 г. Москва, Борисоглебский переулок д.11А
Telephone 8 (495) 691-46- 36,           8 (495) 690-02- 45
E-mail moscow@mfa.gov.mn
Website http://embassymongolia.ru/

 

Embassy of Mongolia in the Italian Republic

Address Via Vincenzo Bellini, 4 00198 Rome, Italy
Telephone (+39) 068540536
E-mail rome@mfa.gov.mn
Website www.monembrome.mn

 

Embassy of Mongolia in the French Republic

Address 5, Avenue Robert Schuman 92100 Boulogne Billancourt
Telephone +33 1 46 05 28 12
E-mail paris@mfa.gov.mn
Website www.ambassademongolie.fr

 

Embassy of Mongolia in the Czech Republic

Address Velvyslanectví Mongolska
Na Marně 608/5, 160 00 Praha, Česká Republika
Telephone +420 224 311 198
E-mail prague@mfa.gov.mn
Website www.prague.embassy.mn

 

Embassy of Mongolia in the Republic of Bulgaria

Address 52 Frederic Joliot Curie, Sofia -1113
Telephone +359 2 865 90 12
E-mail sofia@mfa.gov.mn
Website www.sofia.mfa.gov.mn

 

Embassy of Mongolia in the Kingdom of Sweden

Address Svardvagen 25B, 182 33 Danderyd Stockholm
Telephone 46 (08) 7531135,         46 (08) 7531136
E-mail stockholm@mfa.gov.mn
Website http://stockholm.mfa.gov.mn/

 

MONGOLIAN CONSULATES IN EUROPE 

Consulate General of Mongolia in Irkutsk (Russian Federation)

Address Ул.Лапина 11, Иркутск, РФ 664003
Telephone 7 (3952) 342447
E-mail irkutsk@mfa.gov.mn
Website  

 

Consulate General of Mongolia in Kyzyl (Russian Federation)

Address Генеральное Консульство Монголии, Ул.Интернациональная 9, Кызыль РФ 667000
Telephone 7 (39422) 20430
E-mail kyzyl@mfa.gov.mn
Website  

 

Consulate General of Mongolia in Ulan-Ude (Russian Federation)

Address Генеральное Консульство Монголии, Ул.Профсоюзная 6, Улан-Удэ, РФ 670000
Telephone 7 (3012) 215275
E-mail ulan-ude@mfa.gov.mn
Website www.ulan-ude.consul.mn

 

European Countries' Embassies in Mongolia 

In case of you might need to contact European countries' Embassy in Ulaanbaatar, while you travel in Mongolia.

Embassy of the Russian Federation in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

Address Ekhtaivan Avenue 6-A, Ulaanbaatar,
C.P.O.Box 661
Telephone +97611) 327191, (+97611) 312851
E-mail mongolia@mid.ru
Website https://mongolia.mid.ru/

 

Embassy of the Republic of Belarus in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

Address Fides Tower, 13th Floor,
Khan-Uul District, Khoroo-15 Ulaanbaatar 17032
Telephone +976 75770070
E-mail mongolia@mfa.gov.by
Website http://mongolia.mfa.gov.by/en/

 

Embassy of the Czech Republic in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

Address Olympic Street 12 Sukhbaatar District, Ulaanbaatar
C.P.O.Box 665
Telephone +(976) 11-321 886, +(976) 11-311 053
E-mail ulanbator@embassy.mzv.cz
Website https://www.mzv.cz/ulaanbaatar/en/

 

Embassy of Hungary in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

Address BlueMon Center, 6th floor J.Sambuu street 32, Sukhbaatar district Ulaanbaatar 14210 C.P.O.Box 676
Telephone +976 7700 5600
E-mail mission.uln@mfa.gov.hu
Website https://ulanbator.mfa.gov.hu/

 

Embassy of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

Address Peace Avenue 30, Bayanzurkh district, 3th khoroo, Ulaanbaatar-13381, P.O.Box-703, Mongolia
Telephone +976-11-458133
E-mail britemb@mongol.net
Website http://ukinmongolia.fco.gov.uk/

 

Embassy of the French Republic in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

Address Chingeltei district, Enkhtaivan Avenue 15, Ulaanbaatar 15160 C.P.O.Box-687
Telephone (+976-11) 32 45 19, (+976-11) 32 96 33
E-mail contact@ambafrance-mn.org
Website https://mn.ambafrance.org/

 

Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

Address Street of United Nations 16 Baga Toiruu-3, Ulaanbaatar 15160, P.O.Box- 708
Telephone (+976) 70133900
E-mail info@ulan.diplo.de
Website https://ulan-bator.diplo.de/mn-mn

 

Embassy of the Republic Bulgaria in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

Address Olympic street 8, Khoroo-1, Sukhbaatar District, Ulaanbaatar 14210, C.P.O Box 702
Telephone +976 70140403
E-mail Embassy.UlanBator@mfa.bg
Website https://www.mfa.bg/embassies/mongolia

 

Embassy of Italian Republic to Mongolia

Address ICC Tower, 14th Floor, Jamiyan Gun Str.9 1st khoroo, Sukhbaatar District, Ulaanbaatar
Telephone +976 75551723,            +976 75551724
E-mail mongolia.segreteria@esteri.it
Website https://ambulaanbaatar.esteri.it/ambasciata_ulaanbaatar/en

 

Consular Section of the Embassy of Swiss Confederation in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

Address Sky Plaza Business Center Olympic Street 12 Sukhbaatar district, Khoroo 1 P.O.Box 37, Ulaanbaatar
Telephone +976 11 331 422
E-mail ulaanbaator@eda.admin.ch
Website https://www.eda.admin.ch/countries/mongolia/en/home.html

 

Where to Go – The Best Places to Visit in Mongolia for European Travelers

Before starting your Mongolia tour from Europe, you should have an idea of where to go and what to see in Mongolia. For decades, Ayan Travel Mongolia have offered tour packages for numerous clients from Europe, who, in turn, help us select the best destinations in Mongolia or your consideration.

  1. Naadam Festival (Ulaanbaatar and all around Mongolia)
  2. Terelj National Park & Chingis Khaan Statue Complex (near Ulaanbaatar)
  3. Orkhon Valley & Erdene Zuu Monastery in Kharkhorin (Ancient Capital of Mongol Empire) (Central Mongolia)
  4. Golden Gobi Desert & Flaming Cliffs (Southern Mongolia)
  5. Khuvsgul Lake & Reindeer herders (Northern Mongolia)
  6. Eagle hunters in Bayan-Ulgii province (Western Mongolia)
  7. Altai mountains over 4000m above sea level (Western Mongolia)

 

European Traveler’s feedback  on our Mongolia Tours 

  1. My favorite was the stay at the nomadic family
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