Flying from General Santos International Airport (GES) to Puerto Princesa International Airport (PPS): what you need to know
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport on time to board your GES to PPS flight.
During popular months like June, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from General Santos International Airport to Puerto Princesa International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between GES and PPS include:
Mactan-Cebu International Airport
Mandurriao Airport
Ninoy Aquino International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from General Santos International Airport (GES) to Puerto Princesa International Airport (PPS)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way General Santos International Airport to Puerto Princesa International Airport flight is P3,560. A round-trip ticket is currently P7,564. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
It's often best to book early if you want to find cheap tickets from GES to PPS. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the cheapest price across every month when looking for a flight from General Santos International Airport to Puerto Princesa International Airport.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from GES to PPS is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when there's a better deal.
Secure the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from General Santos International Airport to Puerto Princesa International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about General Santos International Airport (GES)
General Santos International Airport maintains a solid on-time performance, reducing your chances of a delayed flight. Departures from GES arrive on schedule 81.33% of the time.
To reach General Santos International Airport from central General Santos, it'll take around 30 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 24 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Get your journey off to a relaxed start by staying near GES. Whether you have an early flight from General Santos International Airport to Puerto Princesa International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Puerto Princesa International Airport (PPS)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a General Santos International Airport to Puerto Princesa International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near PPS instead:
Pick up a Puerto Princesa International Airport rental car and explore Puerto Princesa and beyond with your own wheels. Hertz, Thrifty and Dollar are top outlets you can book with here.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride from Puerto Princesa International Airport around three weeks ahead.
Getting from Puerto Princesa International Airport (PPS) to central Puerto Princesa
Puerto Princesa International Airport is roughly 3 kilometres from central Puerto Princesa. Driving there takes about 10 minutes.
When to fly to Puerto Princesa International Airport (PPS)
January is the busiest month for flights from General Santos International Airport to Puerto Princesa International Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Puerto Princesa in February.
The warmest month in Puerto Princesa is May, with the temperature ranging between 25ºC (77ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Book your flights from General Santos International Airport to Puerto Princesa International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from GES to PPS in February. Average temperatures are between 23ºC (73ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF) then.
Explore more of Philippines
Puerto Princesa has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Philippines waiting to be explored. Around 483 kilometres south-east of Puerto Princesa, a trip to Zamboanga will keep you on the go. Start with leading attractions like Fort Pilar, Grande Sta. Cruz Island, Zamboanga City and Great Santa Cruz Island.
Around 434 kilometres east of Puerto Princesa, Iloilo is another favourite stop in Philippines. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Iloilo River Esplanade 6, Molo Church and Iloilo Esplanade 3.