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Nearest Airport to Avarua: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Avarua is Rarotonga International Airport (RAR), about 3.2 km (2 mi) away.

Closest airport RAR Rarotonga International Airport 3.2 km · 2 mi · ~5 min by car

Airports near Avarua

  1. 1
    Rarotonga International Airport Flag of Cook IslandsAvarua, Cook Islands · International Airports in Cook Islands Meet & Greet →
    RAR 3.2 km2 mi · ~5 min
  2. 2
    Enua Airport Flag of Cook IslandsAtiu Island, Cook Islands · Airfield Airports in Cook Islands
    AIU 221 km137 mi · ~3 h 57 min
  3. 3
    Aitutaki Airport Flag of Cook IslandsAitutaki, Cook Islands · Airfield Airports in Cook Islands
    AIT 264 km164 mi · ~4 h 42 min
  4. 4
    Mitiaro Island Airport Flag of Cook IslandsMitiaro Island, Cook Islands · Airfield Airports in Cook Islands
    MOI 264 km164 mi · ~4 h 43 min
  5. 5
    Mauke Airport Flag of Cook IslandsMauke Island, Cook Islands · Airfield Airports in Cook Islands
    MUK 280 km174 mi · ~4 h 59 min

Distances are straight-line (great-circle) from the centre of Avarua; driving times are estimates. Airport data: OurAirports (public domain).

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Avarua?

The nearest airport to Avarua is Rarotonga International Airport (RAR), about 3.2 km (2 mi) away.

Which international airport is closest to Avarua?

Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) is 3.2 km from Avarua in a straight line — roughly 5 min by car.

What other airports are near Avarua?

Enua Airport (AIU) — 221 km, Aitutaki Airport (AIT) — 264 km and Mitiaro Island Airport (MOI) — 264 km.

How long does it take to get from Avarua to Rarotonga International Airport?

About 5 min by car for the 3.2 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.