Ulaanbaatar eSIM: what to know before you land
🇲🇳 Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia · UBN · 4-day pick: 3 GB for $3.99
Landing in Ulaanbaatar
- UBN Chinggis Khaan International
The new Chinggis Khaan International opened in 2021 about 50 km south of the city, so plan the transfer before you land.
- Install the Mongolia eSIM at home on Wi-Fi before you fly.
- When the plane lands at UBN, turn on data roaming for the eSIM line, so maps and transport apps work from the arrivals hall.
- The days start counting on first connection in Mongolia, not at purchase.
You'll need about 2 GB over 4 days. 3 GB covers it with room to spare.
Maps and messaging only? 1 GB · 7 days for $2.99.
Pay · $3.99Short stays in Ulaanbaatar
| Stay | Maps & messaging | Plus socials & photos | Streaming & hotspot |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 days | $2.99 1 GB · 7 daysneeds ~409 MB | $3.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~1 GB | $3.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~2.6 GB |
| 3 days | $2.99 1 GB · 7 daysneeds ~614 MB | $3.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~1.5 GB | $5.99 5 GB · 30 daysneeds ~3.9 GB |
| 4 days | $2.99 1 GB · 7 daysneeds ~819 MB | $3.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~2 GB | $12.99 Unlimited · 5 daysneeds ~5.2 GB |
| 5 days | $3.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~1 GB | $3.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~2.5 GB | $12.99 Unlimited · 5 daysneeds ~6.5 GB |
| 7 days | $3.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~1.4 GB | $5.99 5 GB · 30 daysneeds ~3.5 GB | $9.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~9.1 GB |
Networks
The Mongolia eSIM connects to Mobicom. No 5G is listed on this plan; expect 4G/LTE.
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Questions about Ulaanbaatar
Which airports serve Ulaanbaatar?
Chinggis Khaan International (UBN). The new Chinggis Khaan International opened in 2021 about 50 km south of the city, so plan the transfer before you land.
How much data do I need for 4 days in Ulaanbaatar?
About 2 GB for maps, messaging, socials and photos (our estimate: 0.5 GB a day). Our pick is 3 GB · 30 days for $3.99. If you only need maps and messaging, 1 GB · 7 days for $2.99 is enough.
Can I be online as soon as I land at UBN?
Yes, if you install the eSIM before you fly. Install it at home on Wi-Fi, then switch on data roaming for the eSIM line when you land; the plan's days start when it first connects to a network in Mongolia.
Which networks will I use in Ulaanbaatar?
The Mongolia eSIM connects to Mobicom. No 5G is listed on this plan; expect 4G/LTE.