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RAR Rarotonga International Airport

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Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) serves Avarua. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATARAR
ICAONCRG
Non-stop9
Airlines5
TimezonePacific/Rarotonga
Elevation6 m

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Airport to city

Getting from Rarotonga International Airport to Avarua

Train & bus: Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town.

Taxi & apps: Take a taxi from the official rank with the meter, or pre-book a ride on a known app. Avoid drivers touting for a fare in the arrivals hall.

Tipping: Rounding up is accepted almost everywhere.

Transport guidance is generic for this country — check exact details on the airport's own site.

Choose and book

Which way suits you from Rarotonga International Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Avarua ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Rarotonga International Airport

Non-stop flights to about 9 destinations, operated by 5 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Air Rarotonga · Air New Zealand · US Airways · Virgin Australia · Air Tahiti

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Rarotonga International Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Rarotonga International Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

Rates in Avarua shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Rarotonga International Airport to the centre of Avarua?
Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town.
Can I use a ride app from Rarotonga International Airport?
Take a taxi from the official rank with the meter, or pre-book a ride on a known app. Avoid drivers touting for a fare in the arrivals hall.
What's the cheapest way from Rarotonga International Airport to Avarua?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town.
Can I get from Rarotonga International Airport into town without a car?
Yes. Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Rarotonga International Airport?
About 9 destinations, including Auckland, Aitutaki, Papeete, Los Angeles. 5 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Rarotonga International Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Rarotonga International Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Rarotonga International Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes

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