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Cheap flights from Chennai to Nairobi from ₹ 16,494

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 19/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAA — NBO
9 Apr — 16 Apr1
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 10 March 2026.

Thu 2/410:00
MAA
-
NBO
1 stop18h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 16/417:30
NBO
-
MAA
1 stop29h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 8/3₹ 29,671
Mon 6/422:30
MAA
-
NBO
1 stop9h 40m
IndiGo
Mon 13/406:40
NBO
-
MAA
1 stop12h 20m
IndiGo
Deal found 7/3₹ 35,936
Tue 21/410:00
MAA
-
NBO
1 stop18h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 28/407:00
NBO
-
MAA
1 stop17h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/3₹ 36,305
Fri 24/422:30
MAA
-
NBO
1 stop9h 40m
IndiGo
Wed 29/406:40
NBO
-
MAA
1 stop12h 20m
IndiGo
Deal found 9/3₹ 36,581
Sun 5/409:00
MAA
-
NBO
1 stop23h 10m
IndiGo
Sun 12/406:40
NBO
-
MAA
1 stop13h 55m
IndiGo
Deal found 8/3₹ 36,673
Mon 6/422:30
MAA
-
NBO
1 stop9h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 13/415:10
NBO
-
MAA
2 stops14h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/3₹ 42,939
Thu 2/419:05
MAA
-
NBO
2 stops13h 05m
IndiGo
Thu 16/406:40
NBO
-
MAA
1 stop12h 20m
IndiGo
Deal found 8/3₹ 43,769
Fri 17/421:10
MAA
-
NBO
1 stop11h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 25/406:40
NBO
-
MAA
1 stop12h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/3₹ 45,611
Tue 30/604:05
MAA
-
NBO
1 stop11h 30m
Air Arabia
Tue 28/713:50
NBO
-
MAA
1 stop11h 05m
Air Arabia
Deal found 9/3₹ 51,232
Thu 23/404:05
MAA
-
NBO
1 stop28h 35m
Etihad Airways
Mon 27/413:35
NBO
-
MAA
1 stop10h 45m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 9/3₹ 52,799

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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 10 March 2026.

Round-trip from

₹ 29,671

One-way from

₹ 16,494

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

₹ 38,516
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 2/4-16/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 47h 20m total
  • Chennai to Nairobi
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Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 19/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 12h 55m total
  • Chennai to Nairobi
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (₹ 79,501 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Depart

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Price

Cheapest return flight

ChennaiNairobi

MAA - NBO

MAANBO

Chennai

Thu 2/4

10:00-01:40

1 stop18h 10m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 16/4

17:30-01:10

1 stop29h 10m

₹ 29,671
Fastest return journey

ChennaiNairobi

MAA - NBO

MAANBO

Chennai

Tue 30/6

04:05-13:05

1 stop11h 30m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 28/7

13:50-03:25

1 stop11h 05m

₹ 51,232

ChennaiNairobi

MAA - NBO

MAANBO

Chennai

Thu 23/4

04:05-06:10

1 stop28h 35m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 27/4

13:35-02:50

1 stop10h 45m

₹ 52,799

ChennaiNairobi

MAA - NBO

MAANBO

Chennai

Thu 2/4

04:20-04:55

3 stops27h 05m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 16/4

10:30-02:40

1 stop13h 40m

₹ 71,873

ChennaiNairobi

MAA - NBO

MAANBO

Chennai

Fri 24/4

04:20-14:40

1 stop12h 50m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 29/4

10:30-08:45

2 stops19h 45m

₹ 72,610

ChennaiNairobi

MAA - NBO

MAANBO

Chennai

Tue 21/4

04:20-04:55

3 stops27h 05m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 28/4

10:30-02:40

1 stop13h 40m

₹ 74,268

ChennaiNairobi

MAA - NBO

MAANBO

Chennai

Mon 29/6

03:55-13:40

1 stop12h 15m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 28/7

13:00-02:50

2 stops35h 20m

₹ 76,664
Cheapest one-way

ChennaiNairobi

MAA - NBO

MAANBO

Chennai

Sun 19/4

02:45-13:10

1 stop12h 55m

₹ 16,494

ChennaiNairobi

MAA - NBO

MAANBO

Chennai

Fri 12/6

02:45-13:10

1 stop12h 55m

₹ 17,139

ChennaiNairobi

MAA - NBO

MAANBO

Chennai

Thu 16/4

14:45-05:40

1 stop17h 25m

₹ 17,784

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Best time to book a flight from Chennai to Nairobi

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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 ₹ 22,023). Flying from Chennai to Nairobi in February is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 41,465). 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 10 March 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Air Arabia,Ethiopian Air, 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
7.7
Good
56 reviews
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Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

5.7

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.9

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
Check prices

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

5.7

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.9

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
968 reviews
Air Arabia
7.7
Good
56 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

5.7

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.9

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
542 reviews
Air Arabia
7.7
Good
56 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

5.7

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.9

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
2,968 reviews
Air Arabia
7.7
Good
56 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

5.7

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.9

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 11h 30m. 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 ₹ 23,360. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Air India and Ethiopian Air, with the lowest prices starting at ₹ 27,401 and ₹ 29,080, 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 ₹ 22,023). Flying from Chennai to Nairobi in February is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 41,465). 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 10 March 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
IndiGoCheapest₹ 23,360Average₹ 37,214FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Air IndiaCheapest₹ 27,401Average₹ 42,581FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Ethiopian AirCheapest₹ 29,080Average₹ 40,192FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Air ArabiaCheapest₹ 44,275Average₹ 51,226FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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