Las Vegas to Ulaanbaatar Flights

Las Vegas Airport Information

More than 14 million passengers use the McCarran International Airport in Las Vegas each year, making it the eighth busiest airport in the country. Many of those passengers use Orbitz.com to find cheap flights from Las Vegas, as well as hotel rooms and rental cars at their destination. The airport is located less than four miles from downtown Las Vegas and is easily accessible via Las Vegas Boulevard, also known as the Las Vegas strip. Most major domestic and international air passenger carriers service the McCarran airport.

Airport Parking in Las Vegas

Parking at McCarran is fairly easy, and expansion with an eight-story parking garage is planned in the airport's near future. The airport has two main terminals, each with several choices of parking. Both offer long-term parking at $14 per day for a maximum of 30 days. Surface parking in the economy lots is within easy walking distance of the terminals and costs only $10 per day. If you used Orbitz.com to book your discount flights, you might have saved enough money so that you can splurge on valet parking for $21 per day.

Ground Transportation in Las Vegas

You can take the RTD bus, which will drop you off at Terminal 1, for the most economical ride from downtown Las Vegas, or use one of the many airport shuttles that are available. If you decide to take a taxi, the base far is $2.60 per mile, with an initial $3.30 charge when the meter starts to run. Many of the Las Vegas cabs do not accept credit cards, and those that do may charge an additional $3.00.

Restaurants in the McCarran Airport

No matter where you are in McCarran airport, you won't be far from a venue where you can get a full meal or grab-and-go snack. Each terminal and gate has a good selection of eateries, including Starbucks, Moe's Southwest Grill and Burger King. Have a good time wherever your travels take you, and remember to use Orbitz.com the next time you are looking for cheap flights from Las Vegas.

Chinggis Khaan International Airport Information

Chinggis Khaan International Airport is located 11 miles southwest of Ulaanbaatar. Flights to Ulaanbaatar arrive from Beijing, Seoul, Hong Kong, Singapore, and other cities. Nine airlines service the airport; among them are Air China, Korean Air, and Mongolian Airlines. Orbitz.com searches all flights to the airport to find you cheap tickets to Ulaanbaatar.

Transportation from the Airport

There are no official taxi companies that service Chinggis Khaan International Airport, and the private taxis are not metered and tend to overcharge passengers, so you'll want to negotiate the fare with the taxi driver before leaving the airport. A few hotels offer shuttle services from the airport for, and you can also hire a limousine service.

Climate in Ulaanbaatar

Ulaanbaatar has short summers and long, cold winters. November through March experiences below-freezing temperatures, while April through October average near freezing temperatures. Rainy seasons are variable and unpredictable. The best time to visit the city is in July, as temperatures sometimes rise into the 60s.

Highlights and Attractions

Art enthusiasts will want to visit Zanabazar Museum of Fine Arts and the Mongolian National Modern Art Gallery. To get a taste of Mongolian culture, check out the Gobi Desert Explorer, where you can ride a camel, visit a local nomad family, and explore some of the largest sand dunes in the Gobi Desert. Dining options include Ananda Café and Meditation Centre, which offers vegetarian dishes and herbal teas, and Café Amsterdam, Mongolia's first literary café. Guest speakers and poetry readings accompany dinner. For cheap flights to Ulaanbaatar, visit Orbitz.com.