There are 2 ways to get from Malta to Cook Islands by plane, busferry, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Malta International Airport
best- Fly from Malta International Airport (MLA) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)plane MLA - RAR
36h 53m$954–3,214Bus and ferry, bus to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly
- Take the busferry from Valletta to Pozzallobusferry
- Take the bus from Pozzallo Viale Europa to Catania Airportbus
- Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)plane CTA - RAR
46h 7m$1,235–3,747
Malta International Airport (MLA) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Malta to Cook Islands is to fly which costs $950 - $3,300 and takes 36h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Malta to Cook Islands is to fly which takes 36h 53m and costs $950 - $3,300.
The distance between Malta and Cook Islands is 18302 km.
It takes approximately 36h 53m to get from Malta to Cook Islands, including transfers.
Cook Islands is 12h behind Malta. It is currently 10:58 PM in Malta and 10:58 AM in Cook Islands.
There are 241+ hotels available in Cook Islands.
What companies run services between Malta and Cook Islands?
Air Malta, KLM, and 10 other airlines fly from Malta International Airport (MLA) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) once daily.
- Website
- airraro.com
Flights from Malta International Airport to Rarotonga International Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol, Los Angeles, Papeete
- Ave. Duration
- 39h 55m
- When
- Friday and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $950–3,400
Flights from Malta International Airport to Rarotonga International Airport via Frankfurt, San Francisco, Papeete
- Ave. Duration
- 34h 25m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $950–3,400
Flights from Malta International Airport to Rarotonga International Airport via Dublin, Los Angeles, Papeete
- Ave. Duration
- 36h 20m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $950–3,200
Flights from Malta International Airport to Rarotonga International Airport via Frankfurt, Los Angeles, Papeete
- Ave. Duration
- 41h 25m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $1,100–3,600
Flights from Malta International Airport to Rarotonga International Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol, San Francisco, Papeete
- Ave. Duration
- 36h 40m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $950–3,400
Flights from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport to Rarotonga International Airport via Frankfurt, San Francisco, Papeete
- Ave. Duration
- 37h 50m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $950–3,400
Flights from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport to Rarotonga International Airport via Frankfurt, Los Angeles, Papeete
- Ave. Duration
- 37h 50m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $1,100–3,600
- Phone
- (+356) 22069022
- res@virtuferries.com
- Website
- Virtu Ferries Ltd
Busferry from Valletta to Pozzallo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $82
- Website
- Virtu Ferries Ltd
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