Flying from General Santos International Airport (GES) to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from General Santos International Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 15 minutes.
General Santos and Cebu are in the UTC+8 timezone. This means you won't have to adjust your watch after you land.
You can choose from 22 weekly General Santos International Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport flights. The 09:15 departure with Cebu Pacific Air is the earliest flight available. Cebu Pacific Air operates the latest service of the day at 20:15.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your GES to CEB flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Cebu Pacific has direct flights from General Santos International Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in Cebu — and maybe even more of the Philippines if time allows.
Cebu Pacific is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
The most punctual carrier operating GES to CEB flights is Philippine Airlines. Its services land as scheduled 75.0% of the time.
If you'd like to explore a different city along the way, look for a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from General Santos International Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport is a popular stop between GES and CEB.
How to find the cheapest flights from General Santos International Airport (GES) to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)
At the moment, 22 € is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way General Santos International Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 45 €. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from GES to CEB, book your trip two months before your planned departure.
Organise your trip for July. That's the cheapest month for flights from General Santos International Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
Save time searching for cheap flights from GES to CEB by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from General Santos International Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport.
Handy information about General Santos International Airport (GES)
73% of flights that take off from General Santos International Airport land at their destination on time.
To reach General Santos International Airport from central General Santos, it takes around 25 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near GES? If you've booked an early flight from General Santos International Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)
Book a hotel near CEB if you're on a late General Santos International Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Mactan-Cebu International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Alamo, National or Enterprise and explore beyond Cebu's main sights.
To get the best deal, book your ride from Mactan-Cebu International Airport about three weeks in advance.
Getting from Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB) to central Cebu
Mactan-Cebu International Airport to the centre of Cebu has a drive time of about 30 minutes. It's approximately 11 kilometres away.
It takes roughly 50 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)
April is the most popular month for flights from General Santos International Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Cebu in September.
When reserving your flight from General Santos International Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. May is the warmest month in Cebu, with temperatures ranging from 25ºC (77ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
February has average temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Search for cheap tickets from GES to CEB sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.