Administrative region of the Philippines
Photo: Alienscream, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Western Visayas (Region VI) is an administrative region in the Visayas island group in the Philippines. It includes the island of Panay and some smaller islands near it and also the small island province of Guimaras. The world-famous beach island of Boracay is just off the northern tip of Panay.
Iloilo City is Panay's largest city and main transport hub. It has an airport with many domestic flights and some international flights.
Read in the guideChoose an airport to see hotels, stations, taxi ranks and car rental desks around it.
Cabatuan · International · ILO
Loading places around the airport…
Provincial capital of Iloilo, home of the famous Dinagyang Festival.
Provincial capital of Guimaras.
Provincial capital of Aklan, gateway to the world famous Boracay.
Provincial capital of Antique
Provincial capital of Capiz.
a highly developed and very popular beach resort area
Articles and travel topics about Western Visayas and Philippines.
Full 2026 list of visa-free countries for Philippine passport holders. Check ASEAN entry rules, stay limits, and Bureau of Immigration clearance tips.
6 min read
Explore the best islands to visit in the Philippines, including Palawan limestone lagoons, Boracay white sands, Bohol hills, and Cebu waterfalls.
6 min read
Learn the real difference between Palawan and Boracay with our breakdown of sand quality, boat tours, nightlife, travel transit, and vacation costs.
7 min read
Real-world 7-day Philippines travel budget covering hotel prices, domestic flights, island hopping tours, tricycle fares, and food costs.
7 min read
Every section of the guide. Open one to read it in full.