Travelling from Toronto to General Santos International Airport (GES): What you need to know
The timezone in General Santos is UTC+8, which is 13 hours ahead of Toronto. General Santos International Airport is located in General Santos.
For stress-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your flight from Toronto to GES.
You'll want to head there even earlier during popular months like July. Aim for two hours before a domestic departure and up to four hours for an international flight. After checking in, you can use any extra time to relax or go over your itinerary.
Airports in Toronto
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
YYZ is around 27 kilometres from central Toronto. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 25 minutes.
Searching for a comfortable hotel close to Toronto Pearson International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Toronto to General Santos International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Of all flights departing from Toronto Pearson International Airport, 64% land on time at their destination.
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
You can reach YTZ from central Toronto in about 10 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride on public transport will take roughly 20 minutes to travel the 3 kilometres or so.
Taking off bright and early? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport the day before your Toronto to GES flight:
62% of flights out of Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport meet their expected arrival time.
John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (YHM)
YHM is around 72 kilometres from central Toronto. The drive from the city centre to the airport takes about 1 hour 10 minutes. If you're planning to use public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 50 minutes.
Take the 'what ifs' out of departure day — stay near John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport and know you'll reach the terminal with time to spare. Check in to one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early Toronto to General Santos International Airport flight:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that tracks how often flights touch down as expected. At YHM, that figure is 71%.
About General Santos International Airport (GES)
Have a late flight from Toronto to General Santos International Airport? Don't let it hijack your sleep schedule. Stay at one of these hotels near GES and fast-forward to bedtime:
Getting from General Santos International Airport (GES) to central General Santos
Central General Santos is around 14 kilometres from General Santos International Airport and takes about 25 minutes to reach by car. Work out your options for getting into the city, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
It takes roughly 45 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Toronto to General Santos International Airport (GES)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Toronto to General Santos International Airport is R 9,534. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 20,387. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares can change.
To find cheap flights from Toronto to GES, book early. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest Toronto to General Santos International Airport tickets across each month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your dates are flexible.
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The best time to fly from Toronto to General Santos International Airport (GES)
October is the quietest month for flights from Toronto to General Santos International Airport (GES), while December is the most popular. Work out the best time to visit General Santos based on whether you like a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Before locking in your Toronto to GES plane ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. March is the warmest month in General Santos, with temperatures ranging from 22ºC (72ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
July sees temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Toronto to General Santos International Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about General Santos
Start your General Santos trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Toronto to General Santos International Airport, browse our selection of hotels including:
Barikot View Deck and Lamtiles Nature Park are just the start of the popular attractions to put on your General Santos must-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Buko-Buko Peak.
Explore more of the Philippines
Davao is another sought-after destination in the Philippines and is around 129 kilometres northeast of General Santos. No journey is complete without visiting San Pedro Cathedral in Davao, Epol Falls and Lantaw Davao.
