Rarotonga International Airport - RAR Rarotonga
The Rarotonga International Airport, RAR, is the main public international airport that services the people of Avarua, Rarotonga. Five airlines operate under the airport: Virgin Australia, Jetstar Airways, Air Rarotonga, Air New Zealand, and Air Tahiti. These airlines fly domestically, to other regions of Australia, and internationally, such as to Los Angeles. Rarotonga International Airport has one concrete runway, measuring 7, 638 feet long, designated 06/28. The runway can accommodate both a Boeing 767 and 777, along with an Airbus A320.
Best Time to Visit
Rarotonga International Airport was opened to the public in 1974. As a relatively small airport, it still remains busy, accommodating approximately 100,000 passengers a year. The renovations to the airport’s infrastructure that took place between the years of 2011 to 2015 targeted improving its overall structure and allowing it to operate on solar energy, with photovoltaic panels being installed along the runway. The New Zealand Ministry of Transport was originally operated Rarotonga International Airport before passing the reins to the Cook Islands Airport Authority. The airport’s location near the coast of Cook Islands makes the experience of flying all the more scenic. Neighboring areas to Rarotonga in the Cook Islands include Avatiu, Omoka, Oneroa, Ngatangiia, and Arutanga.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Lodgings near Rarotonga International Airport include The Cooks Oasis Holiday Villas, Blue Lagoon Villa, Te Ravaki Estate, and Castaway Resort. All of these accommodations are very highly recommended by guests, who stay for the peaceful beachside rooms and the easy access to the beach, where water activities abound. Nearby alternative airports are spread around Cook Islands, like the Enua Airport in Atiu, northeast of Rarotonga.
On this page it is easy to search for Rarotonga, Cook Islands airport hotels, we have listed hotels, airport motels,
resorts, inns in order of proximity, closest airport lodging options are listed first. Rarotonga, Cook Islands (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.) airport
area map also gives you guidance on the distance of these hotels from the RAR airport.
Most of these RAR
hotels are designed to serve frequent travelers. If you are on business trip or family vacation or if your flight is delayed
and you need an overnight stay near the airport. Some of these Rarotonga, Cook Islands
motels have passenger pick up or free airport shuttle service which you can take advantage of.
Some of the main attractions in the area around the RAR airport are Muri Beach, Aroa Beach, and Muri Beach.
Map of Rarotonga, Cook Islands Hotels
View all Rarotonga, Cook Islands (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.) hotels, motels, lodging and attractions on Rarotonga, Cook Islands (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.) location map.
Weather Forecast for Rarotonga, Cook Islands (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.)
If you planning to travel to Rarotonga, Cook Islands (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.), here is your 6-day travel weather forecast to make sure you have all the essentials needed during your stay.
Start your day when the sunrises at 4:23 PM.
The temperature feels like 81.25 with a humidity level of 74 so dress accordingly.
Cloud coverage is 0 percent with visibility at 15 percent.
Today’s UV index is 0, don’t forget the sunscreen if you need it!
Today’s winds are traveling southeast at a speed of 10 MPH. At the end of the day don’t miss the sunset at 4:53 AM.
Fahrenheit / Celsius
Monday
4/22
Clear Sky
80°F
High: 81°F
Low: 78°F
Precipitation: 20%
Today
4/23
Scattered clouds
79°F
High: 81°F
Low: 79°F
Precipitation: 0%
Wednesday
4/24
Scattered clouds
79°F
High: 81°F
Low: 78°F
Precipitation: 35%
Thursday
4/25
Scattered clouds
78°F
High: 79°F
Low: 78°F
Precipitation: 50%
Friday
4/26
Few clouds
79°F
High: 80°F
Low: 79°F
Precipitation: 10%
Saturday
4/27
Few clouds
80°F
High: 80°F
Low: 79°F
Precipitation: 35%
FAQs
What are the most common amenities for Rarotonga, Cook Islands RAR airport hotels?
Airport hotels have useful amenities for frequent travelers like free RAR airport shuttle service, 24 hour in-room dinning,
late check-in and check-out and free breakfast. For business traveler amenities like
free wifi and meeting rooms are helpful. Most common amenities are Vending Machines, Complimentary Breakfast
and Complimentary Breakfast.
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