Explore the latest Air Rarotonga (GZ) fleet and aircraft seat maps. Compare amenities, baggage, check-in, children and pet travel rules.
Last updated: October 2026Explore the latest Air Rarotonga (GZ) fleet and aircraft seat maps. Compare amenities, baggage, check-in, children and pet travel rules.
Air Rarotonga is the airline of the Cook Islands and based in Rarotonga. It mainly operates inter-island services and some charter flights. The carrier's largest aircraft is the Saab 340B seating 34 passengers. It also operates a number of smaller aircraft and serves a total of 9 airfields with its fleet. The airline was founded in 1978 and is privately owned. It flies around 70,000 passengers a year.
| Route | Cities | Typical duration | Weekly flights | Service | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RAR to PPT | Avarua to Papeete | 2h 45m | 0 | NONSTOP | |
| RAR to AIT | Avarua to Aitutaki | 50m | 0 | NONSTOP |
| Cabin | Seat pitch | Seat width | Seat recline |
|---|---|---|---|
| EconomySaab S340 | 79 cm | 43 cm | 8 cm |
Baggage allowance is dependent on the type of fare you have purchased, and is shown on your itinerary. Seat2Go Fares include a carry-on allowance of 7 kilograms only. There is no checked baggage allowance on this fare type. Fully Flexible and Seat + Bag Fares include a single piece of checked-in baggage weighing up to a maximum of 23 kilograms, with the dimensions not exceeding 158 centimetres in linear measurement (Width+height+length).
Air Rarotonga Baggage rulesCheck with the airline's information desk about the rules for transporting pets.
Flying with pets on Air RarotongaInfants (i.e, children under the age of 24 months) may travel for an infant fare, when accompanied by and booked at the same time as an adult passenger, and occupying the same seat as that passenger. Any newborn infant, less than 7 days old, will not be permitted to travel, unless special arrangements are made with airline.
Air Rarotonga Infants policyCheck-in can be done at the airport. Check-in desks open 2 hours before departure.
Air Rarotonga Check-in rulesThe airline provides a service of escorting minors. You can find out about the rules of unaccompanied children's travel in the information desk of the airline.
Unaccompanied minors in Air RarotongaFind quick answers to the most common questions about flying with Air Rarotonga.
They are 7 kg and 48 × 34 × 23 cm. The three northern islands have different rules.
The limit is 3 kg, fitting under the seat. There are no overhead lockers.
No. Only 7 kg of cabin baggage is allowed.
Up to 32 kg and two metres, subject to space and excess fees.
Yes, for safety or operations. They are returned at the destination.
Arrange changes or refunds by two hours before departure. Changes have no fee, but fare differences apply.
No. Refunds, flight or name changes and checked-baggage purchases are not allowed.
At least 14 days ahead. Free name changes remain available until departure.
Use the Refunds link for manual accounting processing. Only refundable vouchers qualify.
One bag of 23 kg is included. Infants have no allowance.
Explore the latest Air Rarotonga (GZ) fleet and aircraft seat maps. Compare amenities, baggage, check-in, children and pet travel rules.
Last updated: October 2026Explore the latest Air Rarotonga (GZ) fleet and aircraft seat maps. Compare amenities, baggage, check-in, children and pet travel rules.
Air Rarotonga is the airline of the Cook Islands and based in Rarotonga. It mainly operates inter-island services and some charter flights. The carrier's largest aircraft is the Saab 340B seating 34 passengers. It also operates a number of smaller aircraft and serves a total of 9 airfields with its fleet. The airline was founded in 1978 and is privately owned. It flies around 70,000 passengers a year.
| Route | Cities | Typical duration | Weekly flights | Service | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RAR to PPT | Avarua to Papeete | 2h 45m | 0 | NONSTOP | |
| RAR to AIT | Avarua to Aitutaki | 50m | 0 | NONSTOP |
| Cabin | Seat pitch | Seat width | Seat recline |
|---|---|---|---|
| EconomySaab S340 | 79 cm | 43 cm | 8 cm |
Baggage allowance is dependent on the type of fare you have purchased, and is shown on your itinerary. Seat2Go Fares include a carry-on allowance of 7 kilograms only. There is no checked baggage allowance on this fare type. Fully Flexible and Seat + Bag Fares include a single piece of checked-in baggage weighing up to a maximum of 23 kilograms, with the dimensions not exceeding 158 centimetres in linear measurement (Width+height+length).
Air Rarotonga Baggage rulesCheck with the airline's information desk about the rules for transporting pets.
Flying with pets on Air RarotongaInfants (i.e, children under the age of 24 months) may travel for an infant fare, when accompanied by and booked at the same time as an adult passenger, and occupying the same seat as that passenger. Any newborn infant, less than 7 days old, will not be permitted to travel, unless special arrangements are made with airline.
Air Rarotonga Infants policyCheck-in can be done at the airport. Check-in desks open 2 hours before departure.
Air Rarotonga Check-in rulesThe airline provides a service of escorting minors. You can find out about the rules of unaccompanied children's travel in the information desk of the airline.
Unaccompanied minors in Air RarotongaFind quick answers to the most common questions about flying with Air Rarotonga.
They are 7 kg and 48 × 34 × 23 cm. The three northern islands have different rules.
The limit is 3 kg, fitting under the seat. There are no overhead lockers.
No. Only 7 kg of cabin baggage is allowed.
Up to 32 kg and two metres, subject to space and excess fees.
Yes, for safety or operations. They are returned at the destination.
Arrange changes or refunds by two hours before departure. Changes have no fee, but fare differences apply.
No. Refunds, flight or name changes and checked-baggage purchases are not allowed.
At least 14 days ahead. Free name changes remain available until departure.
Use the Refunds link for manual accounting processing. Only refundable vouchers qualify.
One bag of 23 kg is included. Infants have no allowance.