How long is the flight from Chennai to Nairobi?

Departing from Chennai to Nairobi will take you 28h 15m. The distance between Chennai and Nairobi is about 5024 km. 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 ₹ 22,259. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Air Arabia and Air India, with the lowest prices starting at ₹ 30,758 and ₹ 32,399, respectively. Users have found that IndiGo is 41% cheaper than the other options available to this destination. 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. Find deals

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 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 4 different airlines.

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₹ 17,298+ Cheap Flights from Chennai to Nairobi

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Round-trip from	₹ 37,229
One-way from	₹ 17,298
Popular in	June
Cheapest in	September
Average price	₹ 42,234

Etihad Airways
21/11-29/11
2 total stops
60h 50m total
Chennai to Nairobi

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IndiGo
23/11
1 total stop
23h 05m total
Chennai to Nairobi

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (₹ 103,385 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (₹ 39,825 potential savings vs. average 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 27 October 2025.

Fri 21/1100:15MAA - NBO

1 stop31h 55mMultiple Airlines

Sat 29/1107:15NBO - MAA

1 stop28h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 25/10₹ 37,229

Sun 23/1119:05MAA - NBO

3 stops21h 35mMultiple Airlines

Mon 1/1207:05NBO - MAA

1 stop29h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 25/10₹ 38,283

Sat 1/1103:45MAA - NBO

1 stop12h 05mAir Arabia

Sat 15/1114:10NBO - MAA

1 stop10h 25mAir Arabia

Deal found 25/10₹ 51,981

Sat 22/1104:05MAA - NBO

1 stop12h 10mQatar Airways

Sun 30/1101:35NBO - MAA

1 stop22h 15mQatar Airways

Deal found 25/10₹ 57,337

Fri 21/1104:05MAA - NBO

1 stop12h 10mQatar Airways

Fri 28/1101:35NBO - MAA

1 stop22h 15mQatar Airways

Deal found 25/10₹ 57,951

Sat 1/1103:25MAA - NBO

1 stop12h 50mQatar Airways

Fri 14/1101:35NBO - MAA

1 stop22h 15mQatar Airways

Deal found 25/10₹ 59,795

Sun 2/1118:00MAA - NBO

1 stop19h 00mMultiple Airlines

Sat 15/1116:45NBO - MAA

1 stop20h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 25/10₹ 61,727

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Fri 21/1100:15MAA - NBO

1 stop31h 55mMultiple Airlines

Sat 29/1107:15NBO - MAA

1 stop28h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 25/10₹ 37,229

Thu 12/205:35MAA - NBO

1 stop28h 15mGulf Air

Mon 16/215:40NBO - MAA

1 stop10h 35mGulf Air

Deal found 24/10₹ 47,854

Wed 11/203:55MAA - NBO

1 stop11h 20mEtihad Airways

Mon 16/213:40NBO - MAA

1 stop10h 20mEtihad Airways

Deal found 24/10₹ 50,400

Sat 22/1104:05MAA - NBO

1 stop12h 10mQatar Airways

Sun 30/1101:35NBO - MAA

1 stop22h 15mQatar Airways

Deal found 25/10₹ 57,337

Sun 23/1121:10MAA - NBO

2 stops19h 30mMultiple Airlines

Mon 1/1207:05NBO - MAA

1 stop29h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 25/10₹ 38,371

Fri 21/1104:05MAA - NBO

1 stop12h 10mQatar Airways

Fri 28/1101:35NBO - MAA

1 stop22h 15mQatar Airways

Deal found 25/10₹ 57,951

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Sat 1/1103:45MAA - NBO

1 stop12h 05mAir Arabia

Sat 15/1114:10NBO - MAA

1 stop10h 25mAir Arabia

Deal found 25/10₹ 51,981

Sat 1/1103:25MAA - NBO

1 stop12h 50mQatar Airways

Fri 14/1101:35NBO - MAA

1 stop22h 15mQatar Airways

Deal found 25/10₹ 59,795

Sun 2/1118:00MAA - NBO

1 stop19h 00mMultiple Airlines

Sat 15/1116:45NBO - MAA

1 stop20h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 25/10₹ 61,727

Fri 21/1100:15MAA - NBO

1 stop31h 55mMultiple Airlines

Sat 29/1107:15NBO - MAA

1 stop28h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 25/10₹ 37,229

Fri 21/1104:05MAA - NBO

1 stop12h 10mQatar Airways

Fri 28/1101:35NBO - MAA

1 stop22h 15mQatar Airways

Deal found 25/10₹ 57,951

Sat 22/1104:05MAA - NBO

1 stop12h 10mQatar Airways

Sun 30/1101:35NBO - MAA

1 stop22h 15mQatar Airways

Deal found 25/10₹ 57,337

Sun 23/1119:05MAA - NBO

3 stops21h 35mMultiple Airlines

Mon 1/1207:05NBO - MAA

1 stop29h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 25/10₹ 38,283

One-way flights from Chennai to Nairobi
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Sun 23/1109:05MAA - NBO

1 stop23h 05mIndiGo

Deal found 25/10₹ 17,298

Sun 23/1111:00MAA - NBO

2 stops29h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 25/10₹ 19,668

Thu 19/204:10MAA - NBO

1 stop20h 35mSalam Air

Deal found 26/10₹ 20,195

Tue 17/200:15MAA - NBO

1 stop31h 55mIndiGo

Deal found 26/10₹ 20,283

Fri 20/202:30MAA - NBO

1 stop13h 10mEthiopian Air

Deal found 26/10₹ 20,546

Mon 16/205:35MAA - NBO

1 stop11h 35mGulf Air

Deal found 26/10₹ 22,039

Sun 19/412:45MAA - NBO

1 stop24h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 25/10₹ 23,005

Sun 15/221:10MAA - NBO

1 stop11h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 26/10₹ 23,181

Tue 17/223:00MAA - NBO

2 stops17h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 26/10₹ 23,532

Fri 17/411:00MAA - NBO

2 stops13h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 25/10₹ 24,234

Mon 16/212:55MAA - NBO

2 stops26h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 26/10₹ 24,498

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ChennaiNairobi

MAA - NBO

MAANBO

Chennai

Fri 21/11

00:15-05:40

1 stop31h 55m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat 29/11

07:15-14:40

1 stop28h 55m

₹ 37,229

ChennaiNairobi

MAA - NBO

MAANBO

Chennai

Sun 23/11

21:10-14:10

2 stops19h 30m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 1/12

07:05-15:10

1 stop29h 35m

₹ 38,371

ChennaiNairobi

MAA - NBO

MAANBO

Chennai

Thu 12/2

05:35-07:20

1 stop28h 15m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 16/2

15:40-04:45

1 stop10h 35m

₹ 47,854

ChennaiNairobi

MAA - NBO

MAANBO

Chennai

Wed 11/2

03:55-12:45

1 stop11h 20m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 16/2

13:40-02:30

1 stop10h 20m

₹ 50,400

ChennaiNairobi

MAA - NBO

MAANBO

Chennai

Sat 22/11

04:05-13:45

1 stop12h 10m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 30/11

01:35-02:20

1 stop22h 15m

₹ 57,337

ChennaiNairobi

MAA - NBO

MAANBO

Chennai

Fri 21/11

04:05-13:45

1 stop12h 10m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 28/11

01:35-02:20

1 stop22h 15m

₹ 57,951

ChennaiNairobi

MAA - NBO

MAANBO

Chennai

Sun 23/11

09:05-05:40

1 stop23h 05m

₹ 17,298

ChennaiNairobi

MAA - NBO

MAANBO

Chennai

Sun 23/11

11:00-14:10

2 stops29h 40m

₹ 19,668

ChennaiNairobi

MAA - NBO

MAANBO

Chennai

Wed 18/2

20:30-05:40

1 stop11h 40m

₹ 20,283

ChennaiNairobi

MAA - NBO

MAANBO

Chennai

Fri 20/2

02:30-13:10

1 stop13h 10m

₹ 20,546

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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 ₹ 21,073). Flying from Chennai to Nairobi in January is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 37,229). 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 in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 13% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

Reviews of airlines servicing Nairobi

Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Air Arabia, Etihad Airways, andIndiGo 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

51 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

51 reviews

Air Arabia

7.5

Good

51 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

Etihad Airways

7.4

Good

1,283 reviews

Air Arabia

7.5

Good

51 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

IndiGo

6.9

Okay

489 reviews

Air Arabia

7.5

Good

51 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

Air India

5.5

Fair

2,941 reviews

Air Arabia

7.5

Good

51 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

Related info for your journey

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 4 different airlines.
How long is the flight from Chennai to Nairobi?
Departing from Chennai to Nairobi will take you 28h 15m. 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 ₹ 22,259. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Air Arabia and Air India, with the lowest prices starting at ₹ 30,758 and ₹ 32,399, respectively. Users have found that IndiGo is 41% 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chennai to Nairobi (average of ₹ 21,073). Flying from Chennai to Nairobi in January is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 37,229). 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 4 airlines flying from Chennai to Nairobi

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IndiGo	Cheapest₹ 22,259	Average₹ 35,079	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search IndiGo flights
Air Arabia	Cheapest₹ 30,758	Average₹ 48,896	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%	Search Air Arabia flights
Air India	Cheapest₹ 32,399	Average₹ 39,611	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Air India flights
Etihad Airways	Cheapest₹ 35,306	Average₹ 55,007	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights

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