How long is the flight from Chennai to Nairobi?

Departing from Chennai to Nairobi will take you 9h 40m. The distance between Chennai and Nairobi is about 5024 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back. Find deals

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chennai to Nairobi round-trip?

Flying on IndiGo is currently your cheapest option to Nairobi, with prices starting at ₹ 22,379. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Air India and Air Arabia, with the lowest prices starting at ₹ 32,573 and ₹ 39,455, respectively. Users have found that IndiGo is 42% cheaper than the other options available to this destination. Find deals

What is the cheapest day to fly from Chennai to Nairobi?

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Chennai to Nairobi flight should consider departing on Saturday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time. Find deals

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Nairobi ranges from 10.0 - 160.0 inches per month. April is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 160.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Nairobi when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Nairobi, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, March is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 17.0 C).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Chennai to Nairobi?

When booking a flight from Chennai to Nairobi, you may want to consider flying on IndiGo, Air India or Air Arabia as they are the most popular for this route.

What is the cheapest day to fly return from Chennai to Nairobi?

Thursday flights are found to be more expensive to fly from Chennai to Nairobi. This shouldn’t discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Nairobi.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chennai to Nairobi?

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in August. For low rates, March can be a great choice for travel to Nairobi. Flights to Nairobi from Chennai in March are about ₹ 38,621 on average during March, but can be found for as low as ₹ 32,662.

What airport do you fly from for flights from Chennai to Nairobi?

If you book a flight to Nairobi from Chennai, you will be flying from Chennai, which is the city’s only airport. Chennai (MAA) is located 16.5 km from the centre of Chennai. There are 0 flights from Chennai to Nairobi per day from 3 different airlines.

Can I find deals for flights from Chennai to Nairobi that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Chennai to Nairobi flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

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₹ 37,782+ Cheap Flights from Chennai to Nairobi

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Round-trip from	₹ 37,782
Popular in	August
Cheapest in	March
Average price	₹ 35,046

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10/10-31/10
2 total stops
31h 05m total
Chennai to Nairobi

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price (₹ 45,385 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flights from Chennai to Nairobi
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chennai to Nairobi. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 14 September 2025.

Fri 10/1022:30MAA - NBO

1 stop9h 40mIndiGo

Fri 31/1006:40NBO - MAA

1 stop21h 25mIndiGo

Deal found 12/9₹ 37,782

Thu 18/1210:10MAA - NBO

1 stop29h 30mEthiopian Air

Sat 27/1217:30NBO - MAA

1 stop29h 10mEthiopian Air

Deal found 13/9₹ 44,668

Wed 17/1203:40MAA - NBO

1 stop12h 10mAir Arabia

Sat 27/1214:10NBO - MAA

1 stop10h 20mAir Arabia

Deal found 13/9₹ 48,993

Thu 18/1222:45MAA - NBO

2 stops26h 00mMultiple Airlines

Sat 27/1214:10NBO - MAA

1 stop10h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/9₹ 56,055

Fri 10/1004:20MAA - NBO

1 stop11h 50mQatar Airways

Thu 30/1001:35NBO - MAA

1 stop29h 05mQatar Airways

Deal found 12/9₹ 58,351

Thu 18/1221:50MAA - NBO

1 stop18h 25mQatar Airways

Fri 26/1201:35NBO - MAA

1 stop22h 25mQatar Airways

Deal found 13/9₹ 60,911

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Fri 10/1022:30MAA - NBO

1 stop9h 40mIndiGo

Fri 31/1006:40NBO - MAA

1 stop21h 25mIndiGo

Deal found 12/9₹ 37,782

Thu 12/210:10MAA - NBO

1 stop29h 30mEthiopian Air

Mon 16/217:30NBO - MAA

1 stop12h 10mEthiopian Air

Deal found 13/9₹ 38,312

Wed 11/203:55MAA - NBO

1 stop28h 55mEtihad Airways

Mon 16/213:40NBO - MAA

1 stop10h 20mEtihad Airways

Deal found 11/9₹ 48,729

Wed 17/1203:40MAA - NBO

1 stop12h 10mMultiple Airlines

Sat 27/1214:10NBO - MAA

2 stops14h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/9₹ 57,909

Fri 10/1004:20MAA - NBO

1 stop11h 50mQatar Airways

Thu 30/1001:35NBO - MAA

1 stop29h 05mQatar Airways

Deal found 12/9₹ 58,351

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Thu 9/1000:55MAA - NBO

2 stops15h 15mMultiple Airlines

Fri 31/1017:00NBO - MAA

1 stop13h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/9₹ 98,781

Fri 10/1022:30MAA - NBO

1 stop9h 40mIndiGo

Fri 31/1006:40NBO - MAA

1 stop21h 25mIndiGo

Deal found 12/9₹ 37,782

Fri 10/1004:20MAA - NBO

1 stop11h 50mQatar Airways

Thu 30/1001:35NBO - MAA

1 stop29h 05mQatar Airways

Deal found 12/9₹ 58,351

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ChennaiNairobi

MAA - NBO

MAANBO

Chennai

Fri 10/10

22:30-05:40

1 stop9h 40m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 31/10

06:40-06:35

1 stop21h 25m

₹ 37,782

ChennaiNairobi

MAA - NBO

MAANBO

Chennai

Thu 12/2

10:10-13:10

1 stop29h 30m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 16/2

17:30-08:10

1 stop12h 10m

₹ 38,312

ChennaiNairobi

MAA - NBO

MAANBO

Chennai

Wed 11/2

03:55-06:20

1 stop28h 55m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 16/2

13:40-02:30

1 stop10h 20m

₹ 48,729

ChennaiNairobi

MAA - NBO

MAANBO

Chennai

Wed 17/12

03:40-13:20

1 stop12h 10m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat 27/12

14:10-06:50

2 stops14h 10m

₹ 57,909

ChennaiNairobi

MAA - NBO

MAANBO

Chennai

Fri 10/10

04:20-13:40

1 stop11h 50m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 30/10

01:35-09:10

1 stop29h 05m

₹ 58,351

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chennai to Nairobi?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chennai to Nairobi (average of ₹ 358). Flying from Chennai to Nairobi in August is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 496). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MAA to NBO?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Chennai to Nairobi at midday. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 14% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

Reviews of airlines servicing Nairobi

Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Air Arabia, IndiGo, andAir India from Chennai to Nairobi. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Air Arabia

7.5

Good

49 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 1

2.0

Mediocre

معلومة نص,Mar 2023

SHJ - HBE

There was a delay about 30 minutes The WiFi movies were not working There is no Free Food

Air Arabia

7.5

Good

49 reviews

Air Arabia

7.5

Good

49 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 1

2.0

Mediocre

معلومة نص,Mar 2023

SHJ - HBE

There was a delay about 30 minutes The WiFi movies were not working There is no Free Food

IndiGo

6.9

Okay

484 reviews

Air Arabia

7.5

Good

49 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 1

2.0

Mediocre

معلومة نص,Mar 2023

SHJ - HBE

There was a delay about 30 minutes The WiFi movies were not working There is no Free Food

Air India

5.5

Fair

2,930 reviews

Air Arabia

7.5

Good

49 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 1

2.0

Mediocre

معلومة نص,Mar 2023

SHJ - HBE

There was a delay about 30 minutes The WiFi movies were not working There is no Free Food

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What airport do you fly from for flights from Chennai to Nairobi?
If you book a flight to Nairobi from Chennai, you will be flying from Chennai, which is the city’s only airport. Chennai (MAA) is located 16.5 km from the centre of Chennai. There are 0 flights from Chennai to Nairobi per day from 3 different airlines.
How long is the flight from Chennai to Nairobi?
Departing from Chennai to Nairobi will take you 9h 40m. The distance between Chennai and Nairobi is about 5024 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chennai to Nairobi round-trip?
Flying on IndiGo is currently your cheapest option to Nairobi, with prices starting at ₹ 22,379. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Air India and Air Arabia, with the lowest prices starting at ₹ 32,573 and ₹ 39,455, respectively. Users have found that IndiGo is 42% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.
Can I find deals for flights from Chennai to Nairobi that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Chennai to Nairobi flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Chennai to Nairobi?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Chennai to Nairobi.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Chennai to Nairobi?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chennai to Nairobi by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chennai to Nairobi?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chennai to Nairobi (average of ₹ 358). Flying from Chennai to Nairobi in August is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 496). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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IndiGo	Cheapest₹ 22,379	Average₹ 35,325	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search IndiGo flights
Air India	Cheapest₹ 32,573	Average₹ 39,823	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Air India flights
Air Arabia	Cheapest₹ 39,455	Average₹ 44,971	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%	Search Air Arabia flights

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