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Flag of Cook IslandsAirports in Cook Islands

Cook Islands has 10 airports and airfields, including 1 large and 0 medium-sized airports; 6 have scheduled passenger flights. The capital, Avarua, is served by Rarotonga International Airport (RAR).

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List of airports in Cook Islands

AirportCityIATAICAOTypeElevation
Rarotonga International Airport Meet & Greet → Avarua RAR NCRG Large airport 19 ft
Aitutaki Airport Aitutaki AIT NCAI Small airport 14 ft
Enua Airport Atiu Island AIU NCAT Small airport 36 ft
Manihiki Island Airport Manihiki Island MHX NCMH Small airport 11 ft
Mauke Airport Mauke Island MUK NCMK Small airport 26 ft
Mitiaro Island Airport Mitiaro Island MOI NCMR Small airport 25 ft
Mangaia Island Airport (no scheduled flights) Mangaia Island MGS NCMG Small airport 45 ft
Pukapuka Island Airport (no scheduled flights) Pukapuka Atoll PZK NCPK Small airport 20 ft
Tongareva Airport (no scheduled flights) Penrhyn Island PYE NCPY Small airport 8 ft

Airports with scheduled service, an IATA code or of medium/large size. Data: OurAirports (public domain).

Cook Islands has 10 airports and airfields in the OurAirports database — #176 of 247 countries and territories by total number. Only a small part of them serve airline passengers: 1 large airport, 0 medium-sized airports and 6 airports with scheduled flights; the remaining 9 are small airstrips and seaplane bases used for private and general aviation.

Main international airports in Cook Islands

The main international gateways are Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) in Avarua. The capital, Avarua, is served by Rarotonga International Airport (RAR).

Domestic flights and regional airports

Scheduled flights reach 6 cities across Cook Islands, mostly through its main airports. The northernmost airport with airline service is Manihiki Island Airport (MHX) in Manihiki Island, the southernmost Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) in Avarua.

Airport services and alternatives

At 1 airport in Cook Islands — RAR — you can book Meet & Greet, lounge access or private transfers online. To find the closest airport to a specific town, use the nearest airport finder for Cook Islands.

Frequently asked questions

How many airports are there in Cook Islands?

Cook Islands has 10 airports and airfields, including 1 large and 0 medium-sized airports; 6 have scheduled passenger flights. The capital, Avarua, is served by Rarotonga International Airport (RAR).

What are the main international airports in Cook Islands?

Rarotonga International Airport (RAR), Avarua.

Which airport serves Avarua?

Rarotonga International Airport — IATA code RAR.