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Cheap flights from Chennai to Nairobi from ₹ 28,290

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 26/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAA — NBO
26 Jun — 3 Jul1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 27 May 2026.

Tue 25/810:00
MAA
-
NBO
1 stop29h 40m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 2/917:30
NBO
-
MAA
1 stop12h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 25/5₹ 54,285
Fri 9/1004:05
MAA
-
NBO
1 stop28h 35m
Etihad Airways
Mon 12/1019:00
NBO
-
MAA
1 stop29h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 26/5₹ 60,020
Mon 29/603:55
MAA
-
NBO
1 stop12h 15m
Qatar Airways
Tue 28/708:15
NBO
-
MAA
1 stop15h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 22/5₹ 61,549
Fri 5/604:10
MAA
-
NBO
1 stop13h 15m
Qatar Airways
Fri 12/608:50
NBO
-
MAA
1 stop15h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 27/5₹ 64,512
Sat 20/610:15
MAA
-
NBO
1 stop22h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 27/606:40
NBO
-
MAA
1 stop25h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/5₹ 73,209

Find flight deals from Chennai to Nairobi

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chennai (MAA) to Nairobi (NB0). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 27 May 2026.

Round-trip from

₹ 54,285

One-way from

₹ 28,290

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

₹ 44,537
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 25/8-2/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 41h 55m total
  • Chennai to Nairobi
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Salam Air
  • Salam Air
  • 26/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 20h 35m total
  • Chennai to Nairobi
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price (₹ 901,929 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (₹ 117,452 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in May 2026
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Chennai to Nairobi that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 454,620 searches. Data last updated 27 May 2026.
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

ChennaiNairobi

MAA - NBO

MAANBO

Chennai

Fri 9/10

04:05-06:10

1 stop28h 35m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 12/10

19:00-02:50

1 stop29h 20m

₹ 60,020
Fastest return journey

ChennaiNairobi

MAA - NBO

MAANBO

Chennai

Mon 29/6

03:55-13:40

1 stop12h 15m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 28/7

08:15-02:40

1 stop15h 55m

₹ 61,549
Cheapest one-way

ChennaiNairobi

MAA - NBO

MAANBO

Chennai

Fri 26/6

04:10-22:15

1 stop20h 35m

₹ 28,290
Fastest single journey

ChennaiNairobi

MAA - NBO

MAANBO

Chennai

Mon 6/7

04:05-18:05

1 stop16h 30m

₹ 28,576

ChennaiNairobi

MAA - NBO

MAANBO

Chennai

Fri 26/6

22:30-12:30

3 stops16h 30m

₹ 47,595

ChennaiNairobi

MAA - NBO

MAANBO

Chennai

Sun 5/7

03:55-12:20

2 stops34h 55m

₹ 52,087

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chennai to Nairobi (average of ₹ 22,460). Flying from Chennai to Nairobi in February is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 42,148). 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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Reviews of airlines servicing Nairobi

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Nairobi. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Nairobi. Reviews last updated 27 May 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Air Arabia,Etihad Airways, andEthiopian Air 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
7.7
Good
56 reviews
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Crew

8.1

Food

6.9

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

5.7

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.5

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
7.7
Good
56 reviews
Air Arabia
7.7
Good
56 reviews
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Crew

8.1

Food

6.9

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

5.7

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.5

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
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,445 reviews
Air Arabia
7.7
Good
56 reviews
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Crew

8.1

Food

6.9

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

5.7

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.5

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
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
1,003 reviews
Air Arabia
7.7
Good
56 reviews
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Crew

8.1

Food

6.9

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

5.7

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.5

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
6.8
Okay
561 reviews
Air Arabia
7.7
Good
56 reviews
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Crew

8.1

Food

6.9

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

5.7

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.5

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
2,961 reviews
Air Arabia
7.7
Good
56 reviews
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Crew

8.1

Food

6.9

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

5.7

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.5

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

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chennai to Nairobi. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 5 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Chennai to Nairobi?

    Departing from Chennai to Nairobi will take you 28h 35m. The distance between Chennai and Nairobi is about 5024 km.

  • 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 ₹ 24,142. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Ethiopian Air and Air India, with the lowest prices starting at ₹ 30,162 and ₹ 40,497, respectively. Users have found that IndiGo is 50% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chennai to Nairobi one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for IndiGo. According to our data, you can fly for as low as ₹ 12,777. Users have also found prices from ₹ 17,294 and ₹ 26,102 on Ethiopian Air and Etihad Airways, respectively.

  • 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chennai to Nairobi (average of ₹ 22,460). Flying from Chennai to Nairobi in February is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 42,148). 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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Top 5 airlines flying from Chennai to Nairobi

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Chennai to Nairobi. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 454,620 searches. Data last updated 27 May 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
IndiGoCheapest₹ 24,142Average₹ 41,958FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Ethiopian AirCheapest₹ 30,162Average₹ 41,688FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Air IndiaCheapest₹ 40,497Average₹ 44,218FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest₹ 45,710Average₹ 58,486FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air ArabiaCheapest₹ 45,923Average₹ 53,222FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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