Traveling from London to Avarua Rarotonga International Airport (RAR): What you need to know
The timezone in Avarua is UTC-10, which is ten hours behind London. Avarua Rarotonga International Airport is located in Avarua.
Leave plenty of time to get on your flight from London to RAR. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Traveling during a peak time such as July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Traveling from central London to LHR takes about 25 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 24 kilometers in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
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Of all flights departing from London Heathrow Airport, 68% touch down on time at their destination.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Using public transport, you can travel from central London to LGW in around 1 hour 20 minutes. The airport is roughly 48 kilometers away, and getting there by car takes approximately 1 hour 5 minutes.
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70% of all departures from London Gatwick Airport meet their expected arrival time.
London Stansted Airport (STN)
The trip to STN from the center of London is around 45 minutes by public transport. If you prefer to travel by car, it'll take you about 1 hour 5 minutes to cover the 56 kilometers or so.
Skip the morning rush on departure day — stay close to London Stansted Airport and know you'll reach your boarding gate with time to spare. Get comfy at one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early London to Avarua Rarotonga International Airport flight:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that measures how often flights get to their destinations when they should. At STN, that rate is 65%.
About Avarua Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)
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Getting from Avarua Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) to central Avarua
Avarua Rarotonga International Airport is about 3 kilometers from central Avarua. How long it'll take to get there in a cab or car rental depends on the time of day. Do a little research before your trip.
It'll take around 25 minutes when traveling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Avarua Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)
AED 3,097 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from London to Avarua Rarotonga International Airport. Return flights start at AED 5,715. These fares can change depending on availability and demand.
To find cheap flights from London to RAR, book ahead. Airlines generally offer lower prices when flights are first released.
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The best time to fly from London to Avarua Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)
February is the quietest month for flights from London to Avarua Rarotonga International Airport (RAR), while October is the busiest. Find the ideal time to go to Avarua based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
When booking your London to RAR plane ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. March is the warmest month in Avarua, with temperatures ranging from 25ºC (77ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from London to Avarua Rarotonga International Airport in August if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF).
More about Avarua
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