RAR Rarotonga International Airport
- 07:5507:45JQ105Brisbane(BNE)On time
- 10:00GZ613Aitutaki(AIT)On time
- 11:00GZ1613Aitutaki(AIT)On time
- 11:20VT35Papeete(PPT)On time
- 11:20GZ35Papeete(PPT)On time
- 12:30GZ615Aitutaki(AIT)On time
- 13:30GZ1615Aitutaki(AIT)On time
- 14:30NZ946Auckland(AKL)On time
About RAR Airport
Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) in Avarua is the main gateway to the Cook Islands, handling international and domestic services in a compact, single-terminal layout that’s easy to navigate for arriving and departing passengers. Air Rarotonga operates domestic links across the islands while international carriers such as Air New Zealand, Fiji Airways and Virgin Australia run regular services to destinations including Auckland, Sydney and Nadi. Travelers can check the online flight board, view arrivals and departures in real time, and find essential services like customs, baggage claim and transport connections nearby.
Frequently asked questions
The IATA airport code for Rarotonga International Airport is RAR.
The ICAO code for Rarotonga International Airport is NCRG.
Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) is located in Avarua, Cook Islands.
The local time zone at Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) is Pacific/Rarotonga (GMT-10).
About 15 scheduled departures were counted at Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) when flight schedules were last measured on July 19, 2026.
For international flights, arrive at least 3 hours before departure; for domestic flights, about 2 hours.
The board on this page shows arrivals and departures for Rarotonga International Airport (RAR). It re-checks for updates while the page is open, and every board states how old its data is — busy hubs are refreshed within hours, quieter airports less often.