Travelling from Dubai Airport (DXB) to General Santos International Airport (GES): what you need to know
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your DXB to GES flight.
Flying during a peak time such as January? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues and delays at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Pick a stopover if you'd like to break up your flight. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to look at your options for tickets from Dubai Airport to General Santos International Airport. Ninoy Aquino International Airport is a popular stopover on the DXB to GES route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai Airport (DXB) to General Santos International Airport (GES)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Dubai Airport to General Santos International Airport flight is 323 €. A round-trip fare is currently 555 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
It's usually smart to book early if you want to get cheap tickets from DXB to GES. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the cheapest price across the month when looking for a flight from Dubai Airport to General Santos International Airport.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from DXB to GES.
Secure the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Dubai Airport to General Santos International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Dubai Airport (DXB)
Of all flights departing from Dubai Airport, 74.31% land on schedule at their destination.
To reach Dubai Airport from central Dubai, it takes about 15 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near DXB? If you're boarding an early flight from Dubai Airport to General Santos International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at General Santos International Airport (GES)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Dubai Airport to General Santos International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near GES instead:
Getting from General Santos International Airport (GES) to central General Santos
General Santos International Airport is approximately 24 kilometres from central General Santos. The drive time takes around 30 minutes.
When to fly to General Santos International Airport (GES)
June is the most popular month for flights from Dubai Airport to General Santos International Airport. For a quieter experience, visit General Santos in February.
When reserving your flight from Dubai Airport to General Santos International Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. March is the warmest month in General Santos, with the temperature ranging from 22ºC (72ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
July sees average temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Look for cheap tickets from DXB to GES sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Philippines
You've visited General Santos, now it's time to discover other parts of Philippines. Travel about 113 kilometres north-east to Davao to tick off its top sights. From People's Park to D' Bone Collector Museum and Lon Wa Temple, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Zamboanga is another sought-after destination in Philippines and is around 338 kilometres west of General Santos. No journey is complete without experiencing Fort Pilar, Grande Sta. Cruz Island, Zamboanga City and Great Santa Cruz Island.