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Connecting the islands of the Cook Islands.
Founded
1978
Headquarters
Rarotonga, Cook Islands
Air Rarotonga is the principal domestic and regional airline of the Cook Islands, providing essential air links between the scattered islands of this South Pacific nation. Founded in 1978, the airline has operated for decades as the lifeline carrier connecting remote outer islands to the main island of Rarotonga.
The airline operates scheduled passenger and cargo services to numerous Cook Islands destinations, including Aitutaki, Atiu, Mauke, Mitiaro, Mangaia, and Penrhyn, among others. It also serves some international routes to nearby Pacific destinations.
As a small island carrier, Air Rarotonga plays a vital role in the social and economic fabric of the Cook Islands, supporting tourism, trade, and community connectivity across an archipelago spread over a vast area of the Pacific Ocean.
Hubs & network
Air Rarotonga's primary hub is Rarotonga International Airport (RAR), from which it operates domestic and regional services.
Fleet
Air Rarotonga operates a small fleet of turboprop aircraft, primarily Saab 340s and smaller Cessna types, suited to short island routes.
Notable facts
- ›Founded in 1978, making it one of the longest-operating airlines in the Pacific island region.
- ›Serves as the essential lifeline carrier connecting remote outer islands of the Cook Islands.
- ›Operates both scheduled passenger services and cargo flights across the archipelago.
- ›The Cook Islands are self-governing in free association with New Zealand, influencing the airline's regulatory environment.
- ›Aitutaki is one of its most popular tourist destinations served from Rarotonga.
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