Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)
Avarua, CK 🇨🇰 Medium Airport Scheduled Service
ICAO
NCRG
IATA
RAR
Elevation
19 ft
Region
CK-U-A
Local Time
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GPS Code: NCRG
Local Code: Not available
Location: -21.2027° N, -159.806° E
Continent: Oceania
Type: Medium Airport
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Airport Routes
Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) offers 7 flight routes operated by 4 airlines. Major carriers include Air New Zealand, Jetstar, Air Tahiti and others. Popular destinations from Avarua include Faa'a Int'l, Auckland, Aitutaki (Araura), Daniel K Inouye Intl and Sydney.
Route Network Map
Top Routes (by observations)
Newly Discovered
- Auckland (AKL) new
- Faa'a Int'l (PPT) new
- Sydney (SYD) new
- Aitutaki (Araura) (AIT) new
- Daniel K Inouye Intl (HNL) new
Popular Flight Routes
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Top Airlines
Operating at Rarotonga International AirportAirlines by Flight Activity
Based on observed flight operations and route network| Airline | Routes | Flights | Destinations | Last Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Air New Zealand
ANZ
/ NZ
|
1 | 121 | 1 | Jan 31, 2026 |
Jetstar
JST
/ JQ
|
2 | 78 | 2 | Jan 31, 2026 |
|
Air Tahiti
VTA
/ VT
|
1 | 23 | 1 | Jan 31, 2026 |
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Hawaiian Airlines
HAL
/ HA
|
1 | 3 | 1 | Dec 28, 2025 |
For Pilots
| Designation | Length | Width | Surface | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
08/26 |
7638 ft | 150 ft | CON | Active Lighted |
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| APP | APP | 118.1 MHz |
| RDO | RDO | 342.5 MHz |
| TWR | TWR | 118.1 MHz |
Ground Transportation
Taxis
Taxis and pre-booked airport shuttles are available directly outside the arrivals hall. Several local taxi companies operate on the island. While you can usually find one upon arrival, pre-booking with your accommodation or a taxi company is highly recommended, especially for late-night or early-morning flights to ensure availability.
Rental Cars
Multiple car and scooter rental companies have service desks inside the airport's arrivals terminal, including well-known providers like Avis, Polynesian Rental Cars, and Island Car & Bike Hire. It is strongly advised to book your vehicle in advance, particularly during peak season. To drive, you will need to obtain a local visitor's driver's license, which can often be issued by the rental company upon presentation of your home country's license.
Public Transportation
Rarotonga's public transit is the 'Cook's Island Bus'. It runs two circular routes: 'Clockwise' and 'Anti-Clockwise'. The bus stop is a short walk from the terminal on the main road. The service is reliable during the day but has a more limited schedule in the evenings and on Sundays, so it may not be a viable option for all flight arrival or departure times.