Airline codes
OM · MGL
IATA · ICAO · callsign “MONGOL AIR”
Every MIAT flight number begins with OM. Flight-tracking sites and air traffic control use the ICAO code MGL, and the radio callsign is MONGOL AIR.
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MIAT Mongolian Airlines (OM) Guide
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Flights from Ulaanbaatar to Asia and Europe, fleet and cabins, baggage, check-in and how to find cheaper MIAT fares. Ask a question
In short
MIAT Mongolian Airlines is the state-owned flag carrier of Mongolia, based at Chinggis Khaan International in Ulaanbaatar. It flies to about 21 destinations in East Asia, Europe and within Mongolia, linking Ulaanbaatar with Asia and Europe. MIAT has no alliance and runs Blue Sky Mongolia. Cabins are Business, Premium Economy and Economy.
MIAT Mongolian Airlines is Mongolia’s state-owned flag carrier and the country’s main link to the outside world.
Please note: bookingMentor is an independent travel service and is not affiliated with MIAT Mongolian Airlines. Routes, schedules and baggage rules change, so always confirm the details of your booking with the airline.
What to expect
MIAT Mongolian Airlines is the state-owned flag carrier of Mongolia, flying from Chinggis Khaan International Airport near Ulaanbaatar to domestic airports in western and southern Mongolia and to 21 destinations in all, across Asia and to Europe. It is the largest airline in Mongolia and the main choice for travellers flying into the country from Japan, South Korea, China or Europe.
The 1956 first flight to Irkutsk and independence
MIAT began regular flights on 7 July 1956 with an Antonov An-2 biplane from Ulaanbaatar to Irkutsk in Siberia. In 1993 it became an independent state-owned enterprise, and it has since moved to a Boeing fleet. The head office is in Ulaanbaatar, and the airline employs about 1,600 people.
Two recent firsts stand out. In June 2020 MIAT flew the first nonstop flight between Mongolia and North America, to Seattle, carrying Mongolians home and aid supplies during the pandemic. In October 2022 it became the first airline to fly a Boeing 737 MAX into China after Chinese regulators grounded the type in 2019.
Ulaanbaatar hub and domestic routes
Chinggis Khaan International Airport, which replaced the old city airport, is the hub. Domestic flights reach Khovd, Moron, Olgii, Dalanzadgad and other airports. The international network covers China, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam, plus Istanbul and Frankfurt in Europe. Some leisure routes, such as Phuket and Osaka, run only in certain seasons.
Planning a trip
Domestic flights use smaller aircraft and can be affected by weather. Chinggis Khaan International lies well outside the city centre, so allow extra time to get there.
Travel tip: check the baggage rules for your fare on miat.com before booking, especially if your trip includes a domestic flight, as smaller aircraft can carry less.
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Everything you should know
At a glance
MIAT Mongolian Airlines (IATA: OM, ICAO: MGL) is the state-owned flag carrier of Mongolia, founded in 1956 and based at Chinggis Khaan International Airport in Ulaanbaatar. It flies Boeing 787, 737 and CRJ700 aircraft to around 21 destinations in East Asia, Europe and within Mongolia.
| Headquarters | Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia |
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| Fleet types | Boeing 787-9, 767-300ER, 737-800, 737 MAX 8, Bombardier CRJ700 |
| Frequent flyer | Blue Sky Mongolia |
| Official website | miat.com |
Flight routes
Destinations and routes
The MIAT network at a glance. The airline changes routes from time to time, and a search shows which OM flights run on your dates.
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East Asia
Ulaanbaatar (UBN) departures7 destinations
FromTo UBN NRT UlaanbaatarTokyo Available airlines1 airline- MIAT Mongolian Airlines
FromTo UBN ICN UlaanbaatarSeoul Available airlines1 airline- MIAT Mongolian Airlines
FromTo UBN PUS UlaanbaatarBusan Available airlines1 airline- MIAT Mongolian Airlines
FromTo UBN PEK UlaanbaatarBeijing Available airlines1 airline- MIAT Mongolian Airlines
FromTo UBN HKG UlaanbaatarHong Kong Available airlines1 airline- MIAT Mongolian Airlines
FromTo UBN SIN UlaanbaatarSingapore Changi Available airlines1 airline- MIAT Mongolian Airlines
FromTo UBN HKT UlaanbaatarPhuket International Airport (HKT) Available airlines1 airline- MIAT Mongolian Airlines
Europe
Ulaanbaatar (UBN) departures2 destinations
FromTo UBN FRA UlaanbaatarFrankfurt Available airlines1 airline- MIAT Mongolian Airlines
FromTo UBN IST UlaanbaatarIstanbul Available airlines1 airline- MIAT Mongolian Airlines
Fleet and aircraft
MIAT had ten aircraft in service in December 2025. Two Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners fly the longest routes, and one older Boeing 767-300ER is due to retire. Three Boeing 737-800s and one 737 MAX 8 cover regional routes, with three more MAX 8s on order. Two Bombardier CRJ700 regional jets serve domestic airports, and a Boeing 757-200 freighter carries cargo.
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Boeing 787-9 Wide-body · 2 Long-haul and busy Asian routes
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Boeing 767-300ER Wide-body · 1 Being retired
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Boeing 737-800 Narrow-body · 3 Regional Asian routes
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Boeing 737 MAX 8 Narrow-body · 1 (3 on order) Regional routes
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Bombardier CRJ700 Regional jet · 2 MIAT Regional domestic flights
Cabin classes
Cabins vary by aircraft.
Economy All flights
Full service
MealsChecked bag included
Premium Economy Selected aircraft
More legroom
Wider seatExtra baggage
Business Most jets
Priority service
Lounge access in UlaanbaatarExtra baggage
Blue Sky Mongolia
MIAT’s loyalty programme. Join Blue Sky Mongolia online before you fly so the trip counts.
Members earn miles on MIAT flights and can redeem them for award tickets and upgrades.
Business and Economy are available on the jet fleet. Blue Sky Mongolia is the frequent flyer programme, where members earn on MIAT flights.
Baggage allowance
MIAT does not give every passenger the same allowance: the route, the cabin and the fare you buy each change it. Your OM e-ticket shows what you have.
Checked baggage
On your e-ticket
Cabin baggage
Depends on fare
Extra bags
Cheaper before you fly
Power banks
Cabin bag only
The allowance depends on route, cabin and fare and is shown on your e-ticket.
Pro tip: summer, especially around the Naadam festival in July, is the busiest season to fly to Mongolia.
Travel day
Online Check-in
Here is the order to follow for an OM flight: check in, sort your documents, meet the airport deadline and drop your bags.
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Step 1
Check in online
Where your flight allows it, check in on miat.com or app with your surname and booking reference or e-ticket number.
Booking ref + surname -
Step 2
Prepare your documents
Pack your passport plus any visa, residence permit or entry papers your destination asks for. Domestic OM passengers should bring a photo ID the airline accepts.
Passport · visa · ID -
Step 3
Arrive early
MIAT closes its check-in counters before departure, and passengers who miss the cut-off can be refused boarding. Leave room for bag drop and security at UBN.
Well before departure -
Step 4
Drop your bags
MIAT desks and bag-drop points take your hold luggage. Keep the bag-tag receipt with your boarding pass until the bags come off at the end of your OM trip.
MIAT counter
Ready to check in?
Check in and manage your booking on the official MIAT website.
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Cheap tickets
A few booking habits that tend to cut the cost of flying MIAT.
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Look across the week
Compare a full week of MIAT departures; midweek days are often priced below Fridays and Sundays.
Midweek flights -
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Avoid peak seasons
Fares and demand peak in summer, especially around the Naadam festival in July.
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Compare MIAT fare types
A MIAT fare that includes a checked bag, seat choice or cheaper changes can cost less overall than adding those extras later.
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Yes. MIAT flies from Ulaanbaatar to Frankfurt and Istanbul.
Yes. MIAT restarted domestic flights in 2023, using CRJ700 jets.
Change rules come with each MIAT fare, and the lowest ones allow the least. Make changes through the airline or whoever sold you the ticket.
Yes. Children under two usually travel on an adult’s lap with an infant ticket. Add the infant when you book and check MIAT’s rules on prams and car seats.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Everything travellers ask before flying MIAT Mongolian Airlines.
We check these MIAT answers with the airline’s own sources and aviation references every season.
Getting there
MIAT's hub is Chinggis Khaan International Airport, which replaced the old Buyant-Ukhaa airport for international flights to Ulaanbaatar. It lies outside the city, so plan extra travel time to reach it before your departure.
MIAT serves domestic airports in Mongolia and international destinations including Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Seoul, Busan, Singapore, Bangkok, Istanbul and Frankfurt. Some routes are seasonal, so check the current timetable on miat.com.
MIAT Mongolian Airlines uses the IATA code OM and the ICAO code MGL. Its radio callsign is MONGOL AIR.
MIAT Mongolian Airlines offers Economy class, Premium Economy class and Business class.
Online check-in: yes. Check in on miat.com. The Check-in section of this guide walks through it in 4 steps.
No, MIAT Mongolian Airlines is not a member of Star Alliance, oneworld or SkyTeam.
MIAT Mongolian Airlines was founded in 1956, 70 years ago.
General
MIAT flies Boeing 737-800 and 737 MAX 8 jets on regional routes and Boeing 787-9 aircraft on its longer flights. Bombardier CRJ700 regional jets handle many domestic services within Mongolia.
Yes, Blue Sky Mongolia. Give your membership number when you book so the flight is credited, and look up the current tier benefits on miat.com before you plan a redemption.
Allowances depend on your route, cabin and fare, and domestic flights on smaller aircraft can have different limits. Check the baggage information on miat.com or in your booking confirmation before you pack.
Yes. MIAT flies from Ulaanbaatar to Frankfurt and Istanbul.
Yes. In June 2020 MIAT flew the first nonstop flight between Mongolia and North America, to Seattle, for repatriation and aid.
Timing & weather
MIAT began regular flights on 7 July 1956 with an Antonov An-2 from Ulaanbaatar to Irkutsk.
Booking
MIAT had ten aircraft in December 2025, including two Boeing 787-9s, Boeing 737s, CRJ700s and a cargo 757.
MIAT serves about 21 destinations, domestic and international.