Ulaanbaatar's Chinggis Khaan International Airport is Mongolia's main gateway, and it is reasonably well set up for lounges, with a couple of business lounges and access via Priority Pass, day passes, and premium cards. For a long-haul departure from Mongolia, often at an early hour, a lounge is a comfortable way to wait.
The lounges at Ulaanbaatar
The airport has two main business lounges. The Link Business Class Lounge is in the international terminal on the landside, before security, and the Blue Sky Lounge, associated with MIAT Mongolian Airlines, is in the international departures area airside on the third floor. Between them they cover both a pre-security and a post-security option, so check which suits your timing, since an airside lounge is the more convenient choice once you have cleared security.
Access methods and day passes
Access is flexible at Ulaanbaatar. Several of the lounges permit a walk-in day pass, with fees generally in the region of thirty to fifty US dollars depending on the lounge and its amenities. Priority Pass lists Mongolia lounges, so membership can work here, and premium credit cards such as those offering complimentary lounge access, along with Star Alliance or Oneworld status, are other routes in. Confirm which specific lounge your Priority Pass or card covers before you travel, since coverage can vary between the two lounges.
Amenities and tips
The business lounges offer comfortable seating, refreshments, and Wi-Fi in a calmer space than the main terminal, which is welcome before a long flight to Europe or Asia. Because the airside Blue Sky Lounge is past security, it is the more practical choice once you are through, while the landside Link lounge suits a longer pre-security wait. Confirm current day-pass prices and your access method before you travel, and use the comparison below to match a membership, a card, or a day pass to your trip.