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There are 4 ways to get from Napier to Rarotonga by plane or bus

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  1. Fly from Napier Hastings Airport Heliport

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    1. Fly from Napier Hastings Airport Heliport (NPE) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)planeNPE - RAR
    8h 25m
    $225–985

  2. Bus, bus to Rotorua, fly

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    1. Take the bus from Napier to Taupobus
    2. Take the bus from Taupo to Rotorua Airportbus
    3. Fly from Rotorua (ROT) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)planeROT - RAR
    12h 39m
    $217–970

  3. Bus to Palmerston, fly

    1. Take the bus from Napier to Palmerston Northbus
    2. Fly from Palmerston (PMR) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)planePMR - RAR
    12h 21m
    $236–1,007

  4. Bus to Gisborne Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Napier to Sycamore Lodgebus
    2. Fly from Gisborne Airport (GIS) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)planeGIS - RAR
    12h 48m
    $225–997

Napier Hastings Airport Heliport (NPE) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) flights

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration8h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$223Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Napier, New Zealand and Rarotonga, Cook Islands?

Air New Zealand and Jetstar fly from Napier Hastings Airport Heliport (NPE) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) 3 times a day.

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