Aero Mongolia
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 Aero Mongolia A319 | |||||||
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| Founded | 2001 | ||||||
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| Hubs | Chinggis Khaan International Airport | ||||||
| Fleet size | 3 | ||||||
| Destinations | 3 | ||||||
| Parent company | Monnis Group | ||||||
| Headquarters | 4F, Monnis Building, 18th khoroo, Khan-Uul district, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia | ||||||
| Key people | Chuluunbaatar Baz (CEO) | ||||||
| Employees | 210 | ||||||
| Website | https://www.aeromongolia.com/ | ||||||
Aero Mongolia[a] is one of the three national airlines of Mongolia. Its head office is on the fourth floor of Monnis Building in Ulaanbaatar.[1] It operates international scheduled services to Tokyo, Japan and Seoul, Korea. Its main base is Chinggis Khaan International Airport.[2]
The airline was established in 2001 and operated its first domestic flight on 25 May 2003. As of December 2024, it employs over 200 staff members and operates scheduled flights to four international destinations, including Seoul, Tokyo, Hohhot, and Hanoi. It also provides charter flights to Jeju, Yangyang (South Korea), Phu Quoc, Da Nang, and Nha Trang. As of 2024, the airline utilizes a modern fleet of two Airbus A319 aircraft.
As part of its fleet modernization plan, it retired its Fokker 50 and Fokker 100 aircraft in 2018, followed by the retirement of two Embraer ERJ 145 in 2023. After merging with the Monnis Group in June 2007, Aero Mongolia undertook significant measures to strengthen its management, stabilize its financial position, and enhance flight safety. These efforts have supported the airline's continued growth and expansion into new markets.
Destinations
As of May 2025, Aero Mongolia operated the following services:[3]
| Country | City | Airport | Notes | Refs |
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| China | Hohhot | Hohhot Baita International Airport | [4][5] | |
| Japan | Tokyo | Narita International Airport | [6] | |
| Mongolia | Ulaanbaatar | Chinggis Khaan International Airport | Hub | |
| Philippines | Manila | Ninoy Aquino International Airport | Terminated | |
| Russia | Irkutsk | International Airport Irkutsk | Terminated | |
| South Korea | Jeju | Jeju International Airport | Terminated | |
| Seoul | Incheon International Airport | |||
| Yangyang | Yangyang International Airport | Terminated | ||
| Vietnam | Da Nang | Da Nang International Airport | Terminated | |
| Hanoi | Noi Bai International Airport | Terminated | ||
| Nha Trang | Cam Ranh International Airport | Terminated | ||
| Phu Quoc | Phu Quoc International Airport | Terminated | ||
Fleet
Current fleet
As of August 2025[update], Aero Mongolia operates the following aircraft:[7]
| Aircraft | In service | Order | Passengers | Notes | ||
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| C | Y | Total | ||||
| Airbus A319-100 | 2 | — | 143 | 143 | ||
| Total | 2 | 0 | ||||
Former fleet
The airline fleet previously included the following aircraft:
| Aircraft | Total | Year Introduced | Year Retired | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fokker 50 | 4 | 2003 | 2018 | |
| Fokker 100 | 2 | 2005 | 2011 | |
Frequent flyer program
SKYMILES is the frequent-flyer program of Aero Mongolia. "SKYMILES" also refers to the bonus card which Aero Mongolia's frequent flyers are given. The program enables passengers to collect 10 tugriks (MNT) from each km they fly. Savings will be automatically calculated (based on flight distance) and collected to passenger’s bonus card. Passengers can make use of their savings whenever they want.
Incidents and accidents
On 31 October 2007, Mongolian aviation authorities suspended Aero Mongolia flights after the airline failed safety checks.[8] In the first quarter of 2008, Aero Mongolia received the license to fly on domestic routes.
The airline's operations were suspended from January to May 2009 due to the Mongolian Civil Aviation's doubt of flight safety.[9]
On 30 March 2012, a Fokker 50 (JU-8257) skidded off the runway during takeoff in Khanbumbat Airport, the right engine propeller was damaged due to colliding with the side runway lights. There were no injuries but the aircraft was written off.[citation needed]
