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Cheap flights from Chennai to Nairobi from ₹ 20,389

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 2/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAA — NBO
23 Apr — 30 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 24 March 2026.

Tue 5/506:45
MAA
-
NBO
1 stop25h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 12/507:05
NBO
-
MAA
1 stop10h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/3₹ 42,835
Sun 3/502:45
MAA
-
NBO
1 stop12h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 11/513:35
NBO
-
MAA
1 stop28h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/3₹ 45,360
Mon 23/304:00
MAA
-
NBO
1 stop12h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 26/311:50
NBO
-
MAA
1 stop12h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/3₹ 47,978
Tue 26/520:15
MAA
-
NBO
1 stop11h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 10/613:50
NBO
-
MAA
1 stop11h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/3₹ 49,755
Wed 15/420:15
MAA
-
NBO
1 stop11h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 15/713:50
NBO
-
MAA
1 stop11h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/3₹ 50,784
Sun 19/404:05
MAA
-
NBO
1 stop11h 30m
Air Arabia
Sun 26/413:50
NBO
-
MAA
1 stop11h 05m
Air Arabia
Deal found 22/3₹ 53,029
Tue 7/407:00
MAA
-
NBO
2 stops33h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 2/606:40
NBO
-
MAA
1 stop13h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/3₹ 54,151
Thu 14/510:15
MAA
-
NBO
1 stop16h 50m
Etihad Airways
Sat 16/501:30
NBO
-
MAA
1 stop28h 25m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 23/3₹ 54,432
Tue 30/604:05
MAA
-
NBO
1 stop11h 30m
Air Arabia
Tue 28/713:50
NBO
-
MAA
1 stop11h 05m
Air Arabia
Deal found 23/3₹ 56,396

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 24 March 2026.

Round-trip from

₹ 42,835

One-way from

₹ 20,389

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

₹ 39,094
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 5/5-12/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 36h 00m total
  • Chennai to Nairobi
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Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 2/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 29h 40m total
  • Chennai to Nairobi
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High demand for flights, 0% potential price rise
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (₹ 81,874 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 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 24 March 2026.
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Price

Cheapest return flight

ChennaiNairobi

MAA - NBO

MAANBO

Chennai

Tue 5/5

06:45-05:40

1 stop25h 25m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 12/5

07:05-20:10

1 stop10h 35m

₹ 42,835

ChennaiNairobi

MAA - NBO

MAANBO

Chennai

Mon 4/5

10:45-05:40

3 stops21h 25m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 11/5

13:35-20:10

1 stop28h 05m

₹ 53,029

ChennaiNairobi

MAA - NBO

MAANBO

Chennai

Tue 7/4

21:05-14:10

3 stops19h 35m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 2/6

06:40-12:00

1 stop26h 50m

₹ 55,835

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

₹ 56,396

ChennaiNairobi

MAA - NBO

MAANBO

Chennai

Wed 15/4

20:15-05:40

1 stop11h 55m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 15/7

15:10-15:50

2 stops22h 10m

₹ 58,827

ChennaiNairobi

MAA - NBO

MAANBO

Chennai

Tue 7/4

12:00-23:50

1 stop14h 20m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 2/6

10:25-02:40

1 stop13h 45m

₹ 58,921
Fastest return journey

ChennaiNairobi

MAA - NBO

MAANBO

Chennai

Thu 6/8

04:05-12:30

1 stop10h 55m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 20/8

13:35-02:25

1 stop10h 20m

₹ 78,561

ChennaiNairobi

MAA - NBO

MAANBO

Chennai

Tue 30/6

04:20-13:40

1 stop11h 50m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 28/7

13:00-02:50

2 stops35h 20m

₹ 80,245

ChennaiNairobi

MAA - NBO

MAANBO

Chennai

Tue 30/6

03:55-20:10

2 stops18h 45m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 8/7

08:15-02:40

1 stop15h 55m

₹ 84,079
Cheapest one-way

ChennaiNairobi

MAA - NBO

MAANBO

Chennai

Thu 2/4

10:00-13:10

1 stop29h 40m

₹ 20,482

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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 ₹ 22,353). Flying from Chennai to Nairobi in February is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 42,086). 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.

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 24 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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Crew

8.1

Food

6.9

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

5.7

Overall

7.7

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

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

5.7

Overall

7.7

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
977 reviews
Air Arabia
7.7
Good
56 reviews
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Crew

8.1

Food

6.9

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

5.7

Overall

7.7

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
544 reviews
Air Arabia
7.7
Good
56 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Food

6.9

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

5.7

Overall

7.7

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
2,972 reviews
Air Arabia
7.7
Good
56 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Food

6.9

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

5.7

Overall

7.7

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.

  • 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 ₹ 23,640. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Air India and Ethiopian Air, with the lowest prices starting at ₹ 27,812 and ₹ 29,516, respectively. Users have found that IndiGo is 44% 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 ₹ 12,503. Users have also found prices from ₹ 16,802 and ₹ 20,652 on Ethiopian Air and Air Arabia, 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 ₹ 22,353). Flying from Chennai to Nairobi in February is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 42,086). 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 24 March 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
IndiGoCheapest₹ 23,640Average₹ 37,772FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Air IndiaCheapest₹ 27,812Average₹ 43,219FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Ethiopian AirCheapest₹ 29,516Average₹ 40,795FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Air ArabiaCheapest₹ 44,939Average₹ 51,994FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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