$606 Cheap flight deals from Washington (WAS) to Ulaanbaatar (ULN)

The Best DC Airports

Before you call airlines looking for flights from Washington, DC, you should check with Orbitz.com. The two major airports in DC are Washington Dulles International Airport and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. Alaska Airlines, US Airways, and Frontier Airlines handle domestic flights from Ronald Reagan, while Virgin America, ExpressJet Airlines, and Colgan Air operate out of Washington Dulles. Ronald Reagan is only three miles from the downtown area, and Washington Dulles is 26 miles from downtown.

Long-Term Parking Options

The five parking lots at Ronald Reagan offer daily and hourly parking rates, and the airport charges $20 per day for parking in the long-term lots. The economy lot only charges $12 per day, but this lot is open and uncovered. Washington Dulles has two long-term parking lots that charge $17 per day and one economy lot that charges $10 per day. For $30, you can use valet parking.

Public Transportation Choices

The Metrorail and Metrobus make at least one stop at each airport every day. The stops are clearly marked around the city, and you can find maps that help you find the correct line. Taxis are not as low cost as the public transportation options because the drivers charge a pickup fee, baggage fee, fee per mile, and a fee for any time that the driver must wait.

Places to Eat

Both airports offer a range of dining options. Washington Dulles is home to Dulles to Go, Five Guys, Subway, and Wendy's, while Ronald Reagan has Dunkin' Donuts, Euro Cafe, and Jerry's Subs & Pizza. Once you have something to eat, you can browse through the sales at some of the shops surrounding the restaurants. If you want to enjoy your vacation, use Orbitz.com to look for flights from Washington DC.

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.