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How to get fromRiga to Cook Islandsby plane, bus, shuttle or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Riga to Cook Islands by plane, bus, shuttle, or train

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  1. Fly from Riga International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)planeRIX - RAR
    36h 22m
    $993–3,377

  2. Train to Kaunas, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Rīgas to Kaišiadorystrain
    2. Fly from Kaunas (KUN) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)planeKUN - RAR
    45h 37m
    $680–2,241

  3. Bus to Lennart Meri International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Tērbatas iela to Tallinna bussijaambus
    2. Fly from Lennart Meri International Airport (TLL) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)planeTLL - RAR
    42h 55m
    $972–3,347

  4. Shuttle to Palanga International Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Rīga Lidosta Airport to Klaipėdashuttle
    2. Fly from Palanga International Airport (PLQ) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)planePLQ - RAR
    44h 9m
    $779–2,541

  5. Bus, bus to Helsinki Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Tērbatas iela to Tallinna bussijaambus
    2. Take the bus from Tallinn to Helsinkibus
    3. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)planeHEL - RAR
    39h 48m

  6. Train to Tartu Ülenurme Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Riga-Pasazieru to Tartutrain
    2. Fly from Tartu Ülenurme Airport (TAY) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)planeTAY - RAR
    2d 1h

Riga International Airport (RIX) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) flights

Calendar4Weekly Planes
Duration34h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$880Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Riga, Latvia and Cook Islands?

Finnair, Air Tahiti Nui, and four other airlines fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) 4 times a week.

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