Flying from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to General Santos International Airport (GES): what you need to know
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your LHR to GES flight.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to General Santos International Airport (GES)
R 7,950 is the best price for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to General Santos International Airport flight. A return flight starts from R 11,463. These fares may change based on demand and availability.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from LHR to GES if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some great early bird rates.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the cheapest price across each month when searching for a flight from London Heathrow Airport to General Santos International Airport.
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Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
When it comes to the on-time performance of London Heathrow Airport, data shows 68.18% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Central London to London Heathrow Airport is around 31 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 55 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
The journey when using public transport takes about 1 hour.
Searching for a convenient hotel near LHR? If you're boarding an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to General Santos International Airport, these stays will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at General Santos International Airport (GES)
If you have a late London Heathrow Airport to General Santos International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near GES:
Getting from General Santos International Airport (GES) to central General Santos
General Santos International Airport to central General Santos has a drive time of about 30 minutes. It's approximately 24 kilometres away.
When to fly to General Santos International Airport (GES)
June is the most popular month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to General Santos International Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to General Santos in February.
Book your flight from London Heathrow Airport to General Santos International Airport for March if you'd like to explore General Santos during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from LHR to GES in July if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF) on average.
Explore more of Philippines
You've seen General Santos, now it's time to explore more of Philippines. Journey around 113 kilometres north-east to Davao to check off its top sights. From People's Park to D' Bone Collector Museum and Lon Wa Temple, your itinerary will be busy.
Zamboanga is another favourite destination in Philippines and is around 338 kilometres west of General Santos. No journey is complete without seeing Fort Pilar, Grande Sta. Cruz Island, Zamboanga City and Great Santa Cruz Island.
