Cook Islands Getting There & Away

Getting There & Away

Air There are direct flights from Los Angeles , Hawaii and Tahiti to the east, and from Fiji and New Zealand to the south and west. Air New Zealand are the major international airline servicing the Cook Islands with Aloha Airlines offering a weekly seasonal flight from Hawaii between October to April. he only international airlines at present are Air New Zealand and twice-weekly Pacific Blue. Air New Zealand has code share arrangements with all other Star Alliance members including United Airlines and Rarotonga is a popular stopover on Round the world flights. Approximate flight time: From Rarotonga to London is 24 hours ( Air New Zealand flies via Los Angeles and Honolulu). International airport Rarotonga (RAR) is 3km (2 miles) west of Avarua (travel time – 10 minutes). Hotel coaches meet each flight. Taxis and buses are also available. The airport facilities are open according to flight arrivals and departures and include duty-free shops bank/bureau de change bars shops and car rental ( Avis and Budget ). Departure tax: NZ$25 for passengers over 12 years of age; NZ$10 for passengers aged 2-12 years. Sea Cargo/passenger lines operating to the Cook Islands are run by Cook Islands Shipping Limited New Zealand Motor Vessel Company and EXCIL – Express Cook Islands Line .Rarotonga and Aitutaki are regular stops for cruises operating from Tahiti. Other cruise companies also stop by occassionaly.