Travelling from London to General Santos International Airport (GES): What you need to know
You can choose from a range of airports when planning a flight from London to General Santos International Airport (GES). Explore your options for departing London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW) or Stansted Airport (STN). London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) also service London.
General Santos is eight hours ahead of London. General Santos International Airport is located in General Santos, which operates on the UTC+8 timezone.
Your flight from London to GES won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Travelling during a peak time like public or school holidays? Expect longer queues at check-in and security. To play it safe, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Located around 31 kilometres from central London, LHR can be reached in about 55 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour.
Catching an early flight from London to General Santos International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a few extra z's) by choosing one of these stays close to London Heathrow Airport:
Of all flights departing from London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% touch down on time at their destination.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
You can reach LGW from central London in approximately 1 hour 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey by public transport takes roughly 30 minutes to cover the 80 kilometres or so.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your London to GES flight? Unwind in a hotel near London Gatwick Airport before your trip officially begins. These stays are calling your name:
Looking at how often flights stay on schedule, London Gatwick Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 69.26%.
Stansted Airport (STN)
From central London, STN is around 64 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour to reach the airport by car and 1 hour 25 minutes or so on public transport.
Make departure day worry-free — stay near Stansted Airport and know you'll make it to the terminal with time to spare. Get settled at one of these hotels the day before if you have an early London to General Santos International Airport flight:
Flights departing from STN reach their destination within the expected time frame 64.73% of the time.
About General Santos International Airport (GES)
If you have a late flight from London to General Santos International Airport, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near GES:
How to find the cheapest flights from London to General Santos International Airport (GES)
Currently, Rs109,345 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to General Santos International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs223,635. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from London to GES if you book in advance. Airlines often have some excellent early bird rates.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price in every month when searching for your London to General Santos International Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from London to General Santos International Airport (GES)
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from London to General Santos International Airport (GES). June is the most popular month to visit General Santos. If you prefer a quieter vibe, head there in February.
Lock in a London to GES flight ticket departing in March if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in General Santos to range from 22ºC to 33ºC.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from London to General Santos International Airport in July when temperatures are between 21ºC and 30ºC.
More about General Santos
You'll find all the best hotels in General Santos right here. Giorgios Place and Dolores Farm Resort are options to consider once you've booked a flight from London to General Santos International Airport.
Your trip to General Santos wouldn't be complete without a bit of sightseeing. Leading attractions you won't want to miss include Barikot View Deck, Lamtiles Nature Park and Buko-Buko Peak.
Explore more of the Philippines
Davao is just one of the many places in the Philippines waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of General Santos. Around 129 kilometres away to the north-east, its top attractions include San Pedro Cathedral in Davao, Epol Falls and Lantaw Davao.
Around 257 kilometres north of General Santos, Iligan is another favourite stop in the Philippines. Experience major highlights starting with Dao River Escapade, Timoga Cold Springs and Mimbalot Falls.
