About
Pasay is a highly urbanized city within Metro Manila, in the Philippines. For many travellers it is the first place they see, since it is home to Ninoy Aquino International Airport, the main gateway for air travel into the country.
What the city offers
Beyond the airport, Pasay is best known for its large entertainment venues. The Mall of Asia is the most prominent of them, a sprawling shopping and leisure complex that brings together retail, dining and entertainment under one roof. It makes a practical stop for a visitor with time between flights or an evening to fill.
- Ninoy Aquino International Airport, the country's principal international airport and the usual point of arrival and departure.
- Mall of Asia, a large shopping and entertainment destination.
- Urban convenience, with the amenities of a densely built city close at hand.
Who it suits
Pasay suits travellers who want easy access to the rest of Metro Manila, those with a layover, and people who enjoy shopping, dining and large-scale entertainment. It is a city of activity rather than quiet streets, so visitors looking for a more rural or relaxed setting may prefer to spend their time elsewhere and pass through Pasay for its transport links and venues.
Its location within Metro Manila means that the wider region, with its museums, neighbourhoods and waterfront areas, is within reach for day trips.
