Flights to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)

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Known as the international gateway to Cook Islands, Rarotonga International Airport is a public airport serving the national capital called Avarua. The airport is situated very close to the city and has a glorious backdrop of large jets taking-off and landing near the city’s heavily motorized traffic. Passengers can avail scheduled flights to Auckland, Los Angeles, Sydney, Aitutaki, Atiu, Papeete, Mangaia and Mauke, and seasonal flights to Christchurch. The airlines offering flights here are Jetstar Airways, Air Rarotonga, Air New Zealand, Virgin Australia and Air Tahiti. This airport was made over a former Second World War airbase and was inaugurated by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on 29 January 1974.

The airport offers a standard range of features and facilities to all its visitors.

• The airport offers paid Wi-Fi services to all its passengers. One can purchase access vouchers to connect one’s smartphones, laptops or any other Wi-Fi enabled device to these networks- Zenbu-RaroLive, Zenbu-RAR, Zenbu Wi-Fi hotspot and Telecom Hotspot.
• There are 2 duty-free stores in the airport- Cook Islands Trading Corporation Ltd and Sava. They together sell a wide selection of fragrances, beers, wines, jewelry and tobacco products plus locally designed fashion wears and accessories. These stores include The International Gate Lounge, Cook Islands Trading Corporation Ltd, Island Craft, Mareko Island Craft, Polynesian Tax Free, Sava and Domestic Gate Lounge.
• There is an ATM of Bank South Pacific that dispenses New Zealand Dollar. This service is available round the clock Available 24 hours.
• Passengers can purchase meals and beverages of their choice from any of the several cafes and vending machines located in the airport. Some major outlets here include Airside Café, Ka Kite Café, Aroa Café, Le Rendez-Vous Cafe and Cafe Jireh.

Rarotonga International Airport is well-connected to other parts of the city through a network of private coaches, taxis, rental cars, scooters and public buses from the airport.

• There are 3 travel agencies (Raro Tours, Tiare Transport and Natura Holidays) in the airport that provide hotel coach transfers to the travelers.
• Taxi service is offered by several local players like H-K Taxis, PriceTaxis, AJ Taxi Services and Are’s Taxi Services. The taxi stand is located next to the airport’s Arrivals zone.
• There are 2 rental car services provider in Rarotonga. They are Avis Rentals and Polynesian Rentals, and they provide connectivity to all parts of the town.
• Travelers looking to take a ride on a scooter from the airport to their destination can ask for Island Car and Bike Hire. Its stand is located opposite to the Airport Car Park exit.
• Passengers preferring road transport can refer themselves to Cooks Buses. These buses are of 2 types: Clockwise and Anticlockwise, and they operate in and around the island in a circular manner, passing by the airport every 30 minutes or so.