MIAT Mongolian Airlines
Mongolia’s state-owned flag carrier, operating scheduled international services from Ulaanbaatar with a network focused on major Asian and European gateways.
About MIAT Mongolian Airlines
MIAT Mongolian Airlines is Mongolia’s national flag carrier and traces its origins to 1956, when the country established regular civil air services. The airline is state owned and operates under the MIAT name, an abbreviation historically associated with Mongolian civil air transport. Its OM airline code and distinctive national identity make it the country’s principal scheduled international carrier.
The airline’s primary hub is Chinggis Khaan International Airport near Ulaanbaatar. Its network comprises 16 routes serving 7 destinations across 7 countries, linking Mongolia with important commercial and connecting points in Asia and Europe. Cities served include Moscow, Seoul, Beijing, Berlin, Hong Kong and Tokyo, alongside its Ulaanbaatar base.
Aircraft types associated with MIAT’s operations include the Airbus A320 and A330 families and the Boeing 737 and 767 families. The mix allows the airline to match narrow-body aircraft with regional services and larger aircraft with longer sectors. Cabin products vary by aircraft and route, but passengers can generally choose between economy and business class on major international services.
MIAT Mongolian Airlines is not a member of Star Alliance, SkyTeam or Oneworld, although commercial partnerships can provide connections beyond its own relatively compact network. Its frequent-flyer programme is Blue Sky Mongolia, through which eligible passengers can earn benefits when travelling on qualifying MIAT flights. Travellers should check current programme rules before relying on mileage accrual or status privileges.
MIAT’s main strength is its direct access to Mongolia from several major international cities, reducing the need for an additional regional connection. The principal challenge is the limited scale of its network: with relatively few destinations and frequencies compared with larger Asian carriers, schedules may offer less flexibility. Seasonal changes can also affect availability, so confirming operating dates before arranging onward travel is advisable.
Good to know
Flying with MIAT Mongolian Airlines — what to expect
Check Operating Dates
MIAT’s schedules can vary by season, and some international routes may not operate every day. Confirm the flight date before booking separate hotels or onward transport.
Allow Connection Time
The airline’s compact network can limit same-day alternatives after a disruption. Leave a comfortable buffer when connecting to separately ticketed flights.
Cabins Vary
MIAT uses both narrow-body and wide-body aircraft, so seat design and onboard amenities can differ by route. Review the aircraft and cabin details shown during booking.
Verify Baggage Rules
Cabin and checked-baggage allowances depend on the fare, cabin and itinerary. Check the allowance printed on your ticket rather than assuming the same rules apply across all flights.
Ulaanbaatar Transfers
MIAT’s primary base is Chinggis Khaan International Airport, outside central Ulaanbaatar. Plan sufficient ground-travel time, particularly during busy periods or difficult weather.
Network overview
Where MIAT Mongolian Airlines flies
MIAT Mongolian Airlines operates 16 routes to 7 destinations across 7 countries, its longest sector reaching Moscow to Ulaanbaatar (4,634 km nonstop).
Destinations served
Cities MIAT Mongolian Airlines flies to, most-served first.
Main hubs
Busiest departure bases, by route count.
Fleet
Aircraft types on record for these routes.
Longest nonstop route
Moscow → Ulaanbaatar
4,634 km · SVO → ULN
The longest sector in the MIAT Mongolian Airlines network, measured as the great-circle distance between the two airports.
Route data · TravelPayouts route data · updated 2026-07
Route network
Popular routes operated by MIAT Mongolian Airlines
Notable destinations on MIAT Mongolian Airlines's network.
OMUlaanbaatardirectOMMoscowdirectOMSeouldirectOMBeijingdirectOMBerlindirectOMHong KongdirectOMTokyodirectDestination list is indicative of MIAT Mongolian Airlines's network; see the airline's official route map for its complete, current schedule.
Reviews of MIAT Mongolian Airlines
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What travellers flew
Counted from the 50 reviews below — a tally of the flights reviewed, with each chip carrying the average score those reviewers gave. Nothing here reads their prose or summarises what they said.
✓ marks a group averaging 7/10 or better, − one averaging 4/10 or worse, across at least three reviews.
Friendly airline to fly with
It was Boeing 737 with 3-3 configuration. The flight time was 3.5 hours. The flight had inflight entertainment, good food (Two options one Mongolian and the other was Western. Pillow and blankets were not available may be because it was short haul flight.
Posted May 2023 by Suddhasattwa M, Kolkata (Calcutta)
Terrible service and communication
I had one back bag and cabin luggage with me but had to pay 80 euros at the last minute for my 8kg cabin luggage just before boarding my plane. I feel totally scammed!!!
Posted February 2023 by Uugii M
The best choice to fly to Ulaanbaatar from Hong Kong
It was just like any other flight to me. It kinds of only way, or very limited choice to fly to Ulaanbaatar, so of course it was a bit more expensive, I guessed. My flight was normal as any others.
Posted March 2020 by Hai N, Melbourne
Hit or Miss with Miat Mongolia
I originally flew to Mongolia on Aeroflot, then transferred in Moscow to Miat Mongolia. That trip was a miss. They changed the gate to the furthest one back of the airport. I was so worried about missing my connection. But it turned out that the flight was… See more late, I ended up waiting to board for an hour, which meant the people waiting to pick me up waited for over an hour for me. My luggage, (along with half the passengers of that flight) did not make it. I did receive my luggage the next day. When the guy in front of me put his seat back, he was literally in my lap. I couldn't open my tray table or shift in my seat. So 90 days later I was sent to South Korea. I call it a "visa run". If you leave Mongolia for a day and return, your 90 days are reset, and you get another 90 days. This is for Americans, I don't know about visa restrictions for other countries. That flight was a hit. The plane left pretty much ontime, flight was uneventful, arrived safely and was more comfortable than my first experience. The food was alright as far as airplane food goes. The only problem I had was that as it was a small airline it shared space with two other airlines at the airport. I couldn't check in until right before the flight. Which means as my flight was late, all the cool shops were closed by time I got to the gate side. I also had to ask someone since I didn't see the airlines in the check-in and was confused. When I did check-in it was fine and the flight was on time. I had meal service even though it was 1am. Same food as before so I had the other choice. Just a note, Mongolian food is a bit bland, they provide salt but no pepper. I arrived on time no problems. It is a fine airlines I just think it depends where you are flying to or from. Just be prepared, they could be very late.
See lessPosted December 2019 by Global768312, Ulaanbaatar
Ok, mediocre
Check-in and baggage-drop was ok and flight was on time. The service in business class was a bit disappointing as the food equaled the food which is served in economy class of better airline (e.g. Singapore or Emirates). Otherwise, cabin crew was very… See more friendly. No individual TV screens.
See lessPosted October 2019 by Pinga123, Switzerland
Lots of leg room
The plane had ashtrays. This instantly fired off alarm bells for its age!!! The seats were shabby and the whole plane looked like it needed to retire! The check in process at UB was substandard! multiple lines and lots of stress!
Posted September 2019 by star2450, Paris
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FAQ
MIAT Mongolian Airlines — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.
8 common questions
- The busiest departure points in its network are Ulaanbaatar, followed by Moscow, Seoul, Hong Kong and Tokyo. Ulaanbaatar functions as the airline’s main hub.
- MIAT Mongolian Airlines serves Ulaanbaatar and international cities including Moscow, Seoul, Beijing, Berlin, Hong Kong and Tokyo. Its network connects Mongolia with destinations across Asia and Europe.
- Carry-on limits can vary by cabin, fare and itinerary. Check the baggage conditions on your booking and MIAT’s current official guidance before travel, especially because weight restrictions may apply as well as size limits.
- MIAT Mongolian Airlines’s longest route is Moscow to Ulaanbaatar, covering about 4,634 km nonstop.
- MIAT Mongolian Airlines serves exactly 7 destinations across 7 countries and operates 16 routes.
- Fares are often lower when booked well ahead of departure and outside Mongolia’s peak summer travel season and major holidays. Compare flexible dates because MIAT’s limited frequencies can produce substantial price differences between adjacent travel days.
- MIAT Mongolian Airlines’s primary hub is Chinggis Khaan International Airport near Ulaanbaatar. Ulaanbaatar is its busiest departure point.
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