Mention General Santos and the first thing that would come to mind is tuna and Manny Pacquiao. But General Santos has much more to offer its travelers including beautiful reefs for diving, beautiful highlands, and even a heritage beach.

Best time to fly from Clark-Pampanga to General Santos

The temperature in General Santos is hot all year round and does not vary much. Though the best time to visit General Santos would be from February to March, which is when the winds are calm, and there is less rain. For travelers trying to avoid the rain, August is the month to try and avoid.

Main airports available in Clark-Pampanga and General Santos

Clark International Airport (CRK) - As the Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Manila vastly becoming busier, Clark International Airport is 1-hour 30-minute drive from the capital and 80 km northwest of Manila. Located in the province of Pampanga, the Clark International Airport serves the general vicinity of central and northern Luzon. Travelers can easily catch public buses in the Metro Manila area to the Clark International Airport. For a cheaper ride, travelers can opt for the air-conditioned jeepneys en route to the nearby Dau Bus Terminal and SM City Clark. Around the Clark International Airport, travelers can walk around the Clark Freeport Zone, which is five minutes away. There are plenty of restaurants and duty-free shops to keep you entertained. For travelers with a little extra time, not far from the airport is the Dinosaur Island theme park.

General Santos International Airport (GES) - Located approximately 14 kilometers from General Santos’s central business district. The airport serves the greater area of Soccsksargen. As the airport is quite a small airport, the facilities are quite limited. Travelers will be able to find duty free shops and other shops throughout the airport. There is an air-conditioned restaurant on the second floor of the airport. The airport is reported to close off at night; therefore, travelers are advised to secure a method of transportation from the airport before the airport closure time. Travelers can easily hail a taxi within the airport grounds. Taxis to and from the General Santos International Airport will cost approximately PHP 243 per trip.

Climate patterns in Clark-Pampanga and General Santos

Located more than 1,700 kilometers south from Clark, General Santos experiences a tropical climate compared to Clark that has a tropical savanna climate. The average temperature in General Santos is 27 degrees Celsius compared to Clark, which is 29.5 degrees Celsius. Clark, however, receives more rainfall compared to General Santos with an annual rainfall of 1771 mm per year and Clark with a yearly rainfall of 1991 mm per year.

Highlights in General Santos

• Sarangani Highlands Garden – If ever you are in General Santos, do make a short trip to Sarangani Highlands Garden. Here is where you will get the perfect balance between good food served in a serene hilltop ambiance and attentive service with a reasonable value. Visitors here will also be able to visit the Sarangani Bay, view the skyline of the city, and enjoy the various flowers and trees in the garden.
• PacMan Tour – Coming to General Santos without taking to the PacMan Tour would almost be incomplete. During the tour, you will be taken to see the PacMan Gym, the gym, owned and used by to train by world-famous boxer Manny Pacquiao himself. You will be brought to the PacMan Resort, Manny Pacquiao’s two mansions, and stadium. If you are lucky, you might bump into the PacMan himself.
• Fish Port Complex – Known for its Tuna, the fish port complex is where all the magic or the fish trade begins. Here you will be able to catch local fisherman unloading and to sell their catch. Fish trade here is much different to what we used to in local markets and is something not to be missed.