New Winter Flights to Ulaanbaatar: Shenzhen, Air China's C919 and Singapore
Ulaanbaatar winter flights from Asia are taking shape for 2026/27. Hunnu Air has filed a new weekly Ulaanbaatar–Shenzhen route from 22 October 2026 at the earliest, Air China puts its COMAC C919 on the Beijing–Ulaanbaatar route from 26 October 2026, and MIAT Mongolian Airlines plans twice-weekly Ulaanbaatar–Singapore flights from 15 December 2026 to 17 January 2027. All three come from airline schedule filings reported by AeroRoutes, so confirm with the airline before you book.
Key facts
What: New and seasonal winter flights to Ulaanbaatar from Asia, 2026/27
Shenzhen: Hunnu Air, weekly, Embraer E195-E1, from 22 Oct 2026 at the earliest (schedule filing)
Beijing: Air China COMAC C919 on CA901/902 from 26 Oct 2026; extra daily CA955/956 15 Dec 2026–31 Jan 2027
Singapore: MIAT, twice weekly, Boeing 767-300ER, 15 Dec 2026–17 Jan 2027
Visa-free stays: Singapore, Malaysia, Japan 30 days; Hong Kong SAR 14 days (MFA, read 19 Oct 2026)
Status: Schedule filings, not yet announced on airline websites as of 19 Oct 2026
Source: AeroRoutes, Mongolia MFA Consular Department, airline websites, read 19 Oct 2026
Which new Ulaanbaatar winter flights have been announced?
Three changes stand out for travellers coming from Asia this winter: a new Shenzhen route, a new aircraft type on the Beijing route, and the return of a seasonal Singapore service.
None of them has a press release on the airlines' own websites yet. When we checked on 19 October 2026, the Hunnu Air homepage did not list Shenzhen, and the MIAT homepage showed only a Frankfurt schedule notice for 2–23 October 2026. We report the filings because they are the best published information, and we will update this post when the airlines announce them.
When does the Ulaanbaatar–Shenzhen flight start?
Hunnu Air's Ulaanbaatar–Shenzhen route is filed to start no earlier than 22 October 2026, once a week, on an Embraer E195-E1. AeroRoutes reported on 16 October 2026 that flight MR867 leaves Ulaanbaatar at 23:05 and reaches Shenzhen at 03:05 the next day, and MR868 leaves Shenzhen at 04:05 and lands in Ulaanbaatar at 08:05.
The start date has already moved once. An earlier AeroRoutes report (29 September 2026) listed only the Shenzhen–Ulaanbaatar leg from 1 October 2026. Travel And Tour World also reported a 1 October start at the time. The latest filing is the one to plan around, but treat it as provisional until tickets are on sale.
For readers in Hong Kong and southern China, this is the first nonstop link we have seen between Ulaanbaatar and Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport.
What changes on the Beijing–Ulaanbaatar route?
From 26 October 2026, Air China flies the Chinese-built COMAC C919 on flights CA901/902 between Beijing Capital and Ulaanbaatar. AeroRoutes reported on 16 October 2026 that the C919 covers seven of the route's 11 to 14 weekly flights this winter.
CA901 leaves Beijing at 08:10 or 08:25, depending on the day, and arrives in Ulaanbaatar at 10:40. CA902 returns at 11:50. A second pair of flights, CA955/956 on a Boeing 737-800, runs daily from 15 December 2026 to 31 January 2027, which covers the Christmas and New Year holidays.
Is MIAT flying Ulaanbaatar–Singapore this winter?
Yes. MIAT Mongolian Airlines plans a seasonal Ulaanbaatar–Singapore service twice a week from 15 December 2026 to 17 January 2027, on a Boeing 767-300ER. AeroRoutes reported on 29 September 2026 that the season is shorter than before.
The filed times are OM1723 from Ulaanbaatar at 09:30, arriving in Singapore at 16:55, and OM1724 from Singapore at 19:25, landing in Ulaanbaatar at 02:55 the next morning. That late arrival matters: book an airport transfer and your first hotel night in advance.
Planning from Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong or Japan?
Visas: Singapore, Malaysia and Japan passport holders can stay in Mongolia visa-free for up to 30 days, and Hong Kong SAR passport holders for up to 14 days, according to the Consular Department of Mongolia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (read 19 October 2026). Macau SAR passports get up to 90 days.
Singapore: the MIAT seasonal flights fit a 4- to 7-day year-end trip; see our Singapore to Mongolia page.
Hong Kong: compare the new Shenzhen route with connections via Beijing; our Hong Kong to Mongolia travel guide covers planning.
Malaysia and Japan: we found no new direct winter service from Kuala Lumpur or Tokyo in today's sources, so check the airlines directly.
What this means for your trip
Check the airline's own website before paying: schedule filings can change, as the Shenzhen start date already has.
Plan around arrival times. The 02:55 Singapore arrival and the 08:05 Shenzhen arrival both need a pre-booked transfer.
Short winter trips work well. Our Ulaanbaatar City Tour and one-day Mongolia Winter Tour fit a stopover or a long weekend.
December has a new attraction to watch: the Ulaanbaatar cable car is due to open on 15 December 2026, subject to final acceptance.
For the bigger picture on the airport, read our post on the Chinggis Khaan International Airport expansion and our report on the Ulaanbaatar–Delhi route.
How Enza Tours can help
We can meet your flight, including early-morning and late-night arrivals, and arrange the hotel, city tour and winter day trips around your flight times. Send us your route and dates and we will suggest a plan that fits the schedule.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a direct flight from Shenzhen to Ulaanbaatar?
Hunnu Air has filed a weekly Shenzhen–Ulaanbaatar flight on an Embraer E195-E1, starting no earlier than 22 October 2026, according to AeroRoutes (16 October 2026). Confirm on the Hunnu Air website before booking.
Is there a direct flight from Singapore to Ulaanbaatar in winter 2026?
Yes. MIAT Mongolian Airlines plans twice-weekly Singapore–Ulaanbaatar flights from 15 December 2026 to 17 January 2027 on a Boeing 767-300ER, according to AeroRoutes (29 September 2026).
When does the Air China C919 start flying to Ulaanbaatar?
Air China's COMAC C919 starts on the Beijing Capital–Ulaanbaatar route on 26 October 2026, on flights CA901/902, according to AeroRoutes (16 October 2026).
Do I need a visa for Mongolia from Hong Kong?
No, for short stays. Hong Kong SAR passport holders can visit Mongolia visa-free for up to 14 days, according to the Consular Department of Mongolia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (read 19 October 2026).
Tours that fit this story
Hand-picked from our current programmes. See all of them on our Mongolia travel services page.
Ulaanbaatar City Tour (1 day): Gandan Monastery, the central square and Zaisan Hill; ideal for short stopovers.
Mongolia Winter Tour (1 day): Dog sledging in Terelj and the Chinggis Khaan statue.
1 Day Terelj and Chinggis Khan Statue: Terelj National Park and the giant equestrian statue in one day.
Sources
AeroRoutes: Hunnu Air plans regular Ulaanbaatar–Shenzhen service (16 Oct 2026)
AeroRoutes: Hunnu Air lists Ulaanbaatar–Shenzhen schedule from Oct 2026 (29 Sep 2026)
Travel And Tour World: Hunnu Air opens direct Shenzhen link (29 Sep 2026)
AeroRoutes: Air China maintains COMAC C919 international service in NW26 (16 Oct 2026)
AeroRoutes: MIAT shortens Singapore seasonal service in NW26 (29 Sep 2026)
MIAT Mongolian Airlines (official website, read 19 Oct 2026)
Mongolia MFA Consular Department: visa-exempt countries (read 19 Oct 2026)
About this article
Written by the Enza Tours News Desk in Ulaanbaatar and checked by our team before publishing. Every date, number and rule in this post comes from the sources listed above, which we read on 19 October 2026. Last updated: 19 October 2026.
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