Travelling from Bangkok to General Santos International Airport (GES): What you need to know
The timezone in General Santos is UTC+8, which is one hour ahead of Bangkok. General Santos International Airport is located in General Santos.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Show up at the airport on time to catch your flight from Bangkok to GES.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months such as February and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Airports in Bangkok
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK)
Stopovers offer the perfect opportunity to visit a new city or just take a break during your journey. When looking for a cheap flight from Bangkok to GES, uncheck 'Direct flights only' to explore all potential stops. Manila Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) is one option when departing from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK).
Located around 31 kilometres from the centre of Bangkok, BKK can be reached in about 35 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
Want a leisurely start to your holiday? Stay near Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Bangkok to General Santos International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Of the flights that depart from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport, 68% land on time at their destination.
Bangkok Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
Think about building a stopover into your journey at Manila Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL). It's a key transfer point for flights from Bangkok to General Santos International Airport (GES) leaving Bangkok Don Mueang International Airport.
Using public transport, you can travel from central Bangkok to DMK in around 1 hour 5 minutes. The terminal is roughly 24 kilometres away, and getting there by car takes approximately 35 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your Bangkok to GES flight? Relax in a hotel near Bangkok Don Mueang International Airport before your holiday officially begins. These stays have a room with your name on it:
As far as flight punctuality goes, Bangkok Don Mueang International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 66%.
About General Santos International Airport (GES)
Have a late flight from Bangkok to General Santos International Airport? Don't let it steal your sleep. Check in to one of these hotels near GES and turn in quicker:
Getting from General Santos International Airport (GES) to central General Santos
From General Santos International Airport, central General Santos is around 14 kilometres away. It takes about 25 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
It takes around 45 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bangkok to General Santos International Airport (GES)
At the moment, 118 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Bangkok to General Santos International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 227 €. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from Bangkok to GES, book ahead. Airlines typically offer lower prices when tickets first go on sale.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest Bangkok to General Santos International Airport tickets across each month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your plans are flexible.
You don't need to search every day to find out if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment a new deal shows up on plane tickets from Bangkok to GES.
Tailor your travel plans using filters. Select your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Bangkok to General Santos International Airport.
The best time to fly from Bangkok to General Santos International Airport (GES)
It's time to work out when to book your flight from Bangkok to General Santos International Airport (GES). December is the busiest month to visit General Santos. If you like things a bit more low-key, head there in October.
Lock in a Bangkok to GES plane ticket departing in March if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in General Santos to range from 22ºC (72ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Bangkok to General Santos International Airport in July when temperatures are between 21ºC (70ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
More about General Santos
Start your General Santos trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Bangkok to General Santos International Airport, check out our range of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be difficult to know where to start. Barikot View Deck, Lamtiles Nature Park and Buko-Buko Peak are leading attractions which should feature on any good General Santos itinerary.
Explore more of the Philippines
Around 129 kilometres northeast of General Santos, Davao is another favourite stop in the Philippines. Experience major highlights starting with San Pedro Cathedral in Davao, Epol Falls and Lantaw Davao.