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Cheap flights from Chennai to Nairobi from ₹ 23,012

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 24/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAA — NBO
10 Jan — 17 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Best flights from Chennai to Nairobi
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Chennai to Nairobi that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 11 December 2025.

Sun 11/102:30MAA - NBO
1 stop13h 10mEthiopian Air
Sat 17/117:30NBO - MAA
1 stop29h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/12₹ 36,585
Mon 20/404:15MAA - NBO
1 stop10h 55mEtihad Airways
Thu 23/401:30NBO - MAA
1 stop16h 00mEtihad Airways
Deal found 8/12₹ 52,405
Sun 11/103:25MAA - NBO
2 stops35h 30mQatar Airways
Sat 17/108:45NBO - MAA
1 stop15h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 9/12₹ 72,451
Thu 8/120:55MAA - NBO
2 stops19h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 19/108:45NBO - MAA
1 stop15h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/12₹ 79,462
Thu 8/110:10MAA - NBO
1 stop29h 30mEthiopian Air
Mon 19/117:30NBO - MAA
1 stop12h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 10/12₹ 47,462
Sun 19/402:45MAA - NBO
1 stop12h 55mEthiopian Air
Fri 24/417:30NBO - MAA
2 stops19h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 10/12₹ 87,552

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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 11 December 2025.

Round-trip from

₹ 36,585

One-way from

₹ 23,012

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

₹ 41,978
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 11/1-17/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 42h 20m total
  • Chennai to Nairobi
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IndiGo
  • IndiGo
  • 24/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 19h 15m total
  • Chennai to Nairobi
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (₹ 189,745 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (₹ 93,316 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
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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 11 December 2025.
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Fly from

Chennai

Fly to

Nairobi

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ChennaiNairobi

MAA - NBO

MAANBO

Chennai

Sun 11/1

02:30-13:10

1 stop13h 10m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat 17/1

17:30-01:10

1 stop29h 10m

₹ 36,585

ChennaiNairobi

MAA - NBO

MAANBO

Chennai

Thu 8/1

10:10-13:10

1 stop29h 30m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 19/1

17:30-08:10

1 stop12h 10m

₹ 47,462

ChennaiNairobi

MAA - NBO

MAANBO

Chennai

Mon 20/4

04:15-12:40

1 stop10h 55m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 23/4

01:30-20:00

1 stop16h 00m

₹ 52,405

ChennaiNairobi

MAA - NBO

MAANBO

Chennai

Sun 11/1

03:25-12:25

2 stops35h 30m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat 17/1

08:45-02:20

1 stop15h 05m

₹ 72,451

ChennaiNairobi

MAA - NBO

MAANBO

Chennai

Thu 8/1

20:55-13:45

2 stops19h 20m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 19/1

08:45-02:20

1 stop15h 05m

₹ 79,462

ChennaiNairobi

MAA - NBO

MAANBO

Chennai

Sun 19/4

02:45-13:10

1 stop12h 55m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 24/4

17:30-15:05

2 stops19h 05m

₹ 87,552

ChennaiNairobi

MAA - NBO

MAANBO

Chennai

Sat 24/1

12:55-05:40

1 stop19h 15m

₹ 23,012

ChennaiNairobi

MAA - NBO

MAANBO

Chennai

Fri 23/1

03:25-12:35

2 stops35h 40m

₹ 49,169

ChennaiNairobi

MAA - NBO

MAANBO

Chennai

Fri 23/1

03:25-19:00

3 stops18h 05m

₹ 57,259

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Deals found on 10/12

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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 ₹ 21,573). Flying from Chennai to Nairobi in October is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 39,102). 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?

Find hourly flight availability from Chennai to Nairobi. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 11 December 2025.

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.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Chennai to Nairobi?

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 11 December 2025.
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
7.6
Good
54 reviews
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Crew

8.0

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

5.8

Comfort

7.5

Food

6.8

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
7.6
Good
54 reviews
Air Arabia
7.6
Good
54 reviews
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Crew

8.0

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

5.8

Comfort

7.5

Food

6.8

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
1,331 reviews
Air Arabia
7.6
Good
54 reviews
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Crew

8.0

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

5.8

Comfort

7.5

Food

6.8

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
505 reviews
Air Arabia
7.6
Good
54 reviews
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Crew

8.0

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

5.8

Comfort

7.5

Food

6.8

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
2,947 reviews
Air Arabia
7.6
Good
54 reviews
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Crew

8.0

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

5.8

Comfort

7.5

Food

6.8

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 4 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Chennai to Nairobi?

    Departing from Chennai to Nairobi will take you 10h 55m. 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 ₹ 22,788. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Air India and Etihad Airways, with the lowest prices starting at ₹ 33,168 and ₹ 36,144, respectively. Users have found that IndiGo is 44% 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 ₹ 21,573). Flying from Chennai to Nairobi in October is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 39,102). 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

Discover the top 4 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 11 December 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
IndiGoCheapest₹ 22,788Average₹ 35,975FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Air IndiaCheapest₹ 33,168Average₹ 40,551FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest₹ 36,144Average₹ 56,313FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air ArabiaCheapest₹ 43,192Average₹ 50,369FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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