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Cheap flights from Chennai to Nairobi from ₹ 27,399

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 31/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAA — NBO
21 Aug — 28 Aug1
1 adult

Cheap 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 16 August 2025.

Round-trip from

₹ 33,964

One-way from

₹ 27,399

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

September

Average price

₹ 43,243
IndiGo
  • IndiGo
  • 30/9-7/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 34h 20m total
  • Chennai to Nairobi
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IndiGo
  • IndiGo
  • 31/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 27h 15m total
  • Chennai to Nairobi
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price (₹ 49,127 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (₹ 44,275 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 16 August 2025.

Tue 30/912:45MAA - NBO
1 stop19h 25mIndiGo
Tue 7/1006:40NBO - MAA
1 stop14h 55mIndiGo
Deal found 16/8₹ 33,964
Fri 10/1015:00MAA - NBO
1 stop17h 10mIndiGo
Fri 31/1006:40NBO - MAA
1 stop27h 00mIndiGo
Deal found 16/8₹ 38,604
Fri 10/1004:05MAA - NBO
1 stop11h 30mAir Arabia
Fri 31/1014:10NBO - MAA
1 stop10h 20mAir Arabia
Deal found 14/8₹ 42,105
Fri 19/904:05MAA - NBO
1 stop11h 30mAir Arabia
Sat 20/913:50NBO - MAA
1 stop11h 05mAir Arabia
Deal found 13/8₹ 43,331
Sat 30/812:45MAA - NBO
1 stop19h 25mIndiGo
Sat 13/906:40NBO - MAA
1 stop14h 55mIndiGo
Deal found 14/8₹ 46,920
Tue 30/906:55MAA - NBO
3 stops25h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 7/1006:40NBO - MAA
2 stops14h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/8₹ 47,708
Fri 19/904:05MAA - NBO
1 stop11h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sat 20/913:50NBO - MAA
2 stops13h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/8₹ 49,546
Sun 31/807:05MAA - NBO
1 stop25h 05mIndiGo
Sat 13/906:40NBO - MAA
1 stop20h 00mIndiGo
Deal found 14/8₹ 49,809
Sun 31/822:10MAA - NBO
2 stops18h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sat 13/906:40NBO - MAA
1 stop20h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/8₹ 50,859
Sat 30/811:45MAA - NBO
2 stops27h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sat 13/906:40NBO - MAA
1 stop10h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/8₹ 53,135

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Chennai

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Nairobi

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ChennaiNairobi

MAA - NBO

MAANBO

Chennai

Tue 30/9

12:45-05:40

1 stop19h 25m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 7/10

06:40-00:05

1 stop14h 55m

₹ 33,964

ChennaiNairobi

MAA - NBO

MAANBO

Chennai

Fri 10/10

15:00-05:40

1 stop17h 10m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 31/10

06:40-12:10

1 stop27h 00m

₹ 38,604

ChennaiNairobi

MAA - NBO

MAANBO

Chennai

Fri 10/10

04:05-13:05

1 stop11h 30m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 31/10

14:10-03:00

1 stop10h 20m

₹ 42,105

ChennaiNairobi

MAA - NBO

MAANBO

Chennai

Fri 19/9

04:05-13:05

1 stop11h 30m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat 20/9

13:50-03:25

1 stop11h 05m

₹ 43,331

ChennaiNairobi

MAA - NBO

MAANBO

Chennai

Tue 6/1

03:40-13:20

1 stop12h 10m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat 10/1

14:10-03:00

1 stop10h 20m

₹ 45,607

ChennaiNairobi

MAA - NBO

MAANBO

Chennai

Sat 30/8

12:45-05:40

1 stop19h 25m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat 13/9

06:40-00:05

1 stop14h 55m

₹ 46,920

ChennaiNairobi

MAA - NBO

MAANBO

Chennai

Tue 30/9

06:55-05:40

3 stops25h 15m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 7/10

06:40-23:15

2 stops14h 05m

₹ 47,708

ChennaiNairobi

MAA - NBO

MAANBO

Chennai

Fri 19/9

04:05-13:05

1 stop11h 30m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat 20/9

13:50-06:15

2 stops13h 55m

₹ 49,546

ChennaiNairobi

MAA - NBO

MAANBO

Chennai

Sun 31/8

07:05-05:40

1 stop25h 05m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat 13/9

06:40-05:10

1 stop20h 00m

₹ 49,809

ChennaiNairobi

MAA - NBO

MAANBO

Chennai

Sun 31/8

04:55-05:40

1 stop27h 15m

₹ 27,399

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Best time to book a flight from Chennai to Nairobi

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Chennai to Nairobi

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chennai to Nairobi (average of ₹ 358). Flying from Chennai to Nairobi in August is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 489). 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 16 August 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Chennai to Nairobi at midday. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 14% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

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 16 August 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Air Arabia, IndiGo, andAir India 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
49 reviews
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Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

5.8

Boarding

7.5

Food

6.8

Overall

7.5

Crew

7.9

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
7.5
Good
49 reviews
Air Arabia
7.5
Good
49 reviews
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Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

5.8

Boarding

7.5

Food

6.8

Overall

7.5

Crew

7.9

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
479 reviews
Air Arabia
7.5
Good
49 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

5.8

Boarding

7.5

Food

6.8

Overall

7.5

Crew

7.9

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
2,930 reviews
Air Arabia
7.5
Good
49 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

5.8

Boarding

7.5

Food

6.8

Overall

7.5

Crew

7.9

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

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  • 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 3 different airlines.

  • 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 ₹ 22,245. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Air Arabia and Air India, with the lowest prices starting at ₹ 30,664 and ₹ 32,300, respectively. Users have found that IndiGo is 40% 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chennai to Nairobi (average of ₹ 358). Flying from Chennai to Nairobi in August is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 489). 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 3 airlines flying from Chennai to Nairobi

Discover the top 3 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 16 August 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
IndiGoCheapest₹ 22,245Average₹ 35,223FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Air ArabiaCheapest₹ 30,664Average₹ 49,051FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Air IndiaCheapest₹ 32,300Average₹ 39,490FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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