Travelling from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to General Santos International Airport (GES): what you need to know
To ensure you catch your SYD to GES flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months such as April, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during a high season in general.
Choose a stopover if you'd love to break up your flight. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see all your options for tickets from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to General Santos International Airport. Ninoy Aquino International Airport is a top stopover on the SYD to GES route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to General Santos International Airport (GES)
At the moment, R 7,600 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to General Santos International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 7,618. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from SYD to GES, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the cheapest price in every month when searching for a flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to General Santos International Airport.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from SYD to GES by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to General Santos International Airport.
Handy information about Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
69.62% of flights that leave from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport reach their destination on time.
Central Sydney to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is approximately 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
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Arriving at General Santos International Airport (GES)
If you have a late Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to General Santos International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these options near GES:
Getting from General Santos International Airport (GES) to central General Santos
From General Santos International Airport, General Santos is approximately 24 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to drive to the centre.
When to fly to General Santos International Airport (GES)
June is the most popular month for flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to General Santos International Airport. For smaller crowds, go to General Santos in February.
Before locking in your flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to General Santos International Airport, consider the type of weather you like. March is the warmest month in General Santos, with the temperature ranging from 22ºC (72ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
July has average temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Look for cheap tickets from SYD to GES around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Philippines
General Santos has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Philippines just waiting to be discovered. About 113 kilometres north-east of General Santos, a visit to Davao will fill your itinerary to the brim. Check out popular attractions like People's Park, D' Bone Collector Museum and Lon Wa Temple.
If you're looking to explore another well-known destination in Philippines, consider Zamboanga, about 338 kilometres west of General Santos. Fort Pilar, Grande Sta. Cruz Island, Zamboanga City and Great Santa Cruz Island are the start of reasons to visit.
