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Cheap flights from Chennai to Nairobi from ₹ 19,669

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 6/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAA — NBO
27 Jan — 3 Feb1
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 28 December 2025.

Fri 23/102:30MAA - NBO
1 stop13h 10mEthiopian Air
Sat 31/117:30NBO - MAA
1 stop29h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 27/12₹ 36,644
Sun 22/203:55MAA - NBO
1 stop11h 20mEtihad Airways
Thu 26/201:45NBO - MAA
1 stop15h 40mEtihad Airways
Deal found 25/12₹ 52,361
Mon 12/107:15MAA - NBO
1 stop25h 40mIndiGo
Sat 17/106:40NBO - MAA
1 stop14h 40mIndiGo
Deal found 26/12₹ 55,056
Thu 8/117:30MAA - NBO
3 stops33h 50mMultiple Airlines
Thu 15/101:45NBO - MAA
1 stop10h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/12₹ 60,265
Fri 23/103:25MAA - NBO
1 stop12h 50mQatar Airways
Sat 31/113:00NBO - MAA
2 stops35h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 27/12₹ 79,844
Thu 8/110:10MAA - NBO
1 stop29h 30mEthiopian Air
Thu 15/103:45NBO - MAA
1 stop18h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 27/12₹ 44,368

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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 28 December 2025.

Round-trip from

₹ 34,398

One-way from

₹ 19,669

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

₹ 41,584
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 11/1-17/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 42h 20m total
  • Chennai to Nairobi
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Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 6/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 29h 30m total
  • Chennai to Nairobi
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (₹ 235,181 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (₹ 97,218 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 28 December 2025.
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Chennai

Fly to

Nairobi

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ChennaiNairobi

MAA - NBO

MAANBO

Chennai

Fri 23/1

02:30-13:10

1 stop13h 10m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat 31/1

17:30-01:10

1 stop29h 10m

₹ 36,644

ChennaiNairobi

MAA - NBO

MAANBO

Chennai

Thu 8/1

10:10-13:10

1 stop29h 30m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 15/1

03:45-01:10

1 stop18h 55m

₹ 44,368

ChennaiNairobi

MAA - NBO

MAANBO

Chennai

Sun 22/2

03:55-12:45

1 stop11h 20m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 26/2

01:45-19:55

1 stop15h 40m

₹ 52,361

ChennaiNairobi

MAA - NBO

MAANBO

Chennai

Mon 12/1

07:15-06:25

1 stop25h 40m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat 17/1

06:40-23:50

1 stop14h 40m

₹ 55,056

ChennaiNairobi

MAA - NBO

MAANBO

Chennai

Thu 8/1

17:30-00:50

3 stops33h 50m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 15/1

01:45-14:40

1 stop10h 25m

₹ 60,265

ChennaiNairobi

MAA - NBO

MAANBO

Chennai

Fri 23/1

03:25-13:45

1 stop12h 50m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat 31/1

13:00-02:30

2 stops35h 00m

₹ 79,844

ChennaiNairobi

MAA - NBO

MAANBO

Chennai

Mon 9/2

19:00-06:25

1 stop13h 55m

₹ 20,028

ChennaiNairobi

MAA - NBO

MAANBO

Chennai

Tue 6/1

10:10-13:10

1 stop29h 30m

₹ 22,992

ChennaiNairobi

MAA - NBO

MAANBO

Chennai

Thu 8/1

10:10-13:10

1 stop29h 30m

₹ 27,303

ChennaiNairobi

MAA - NBO

MAANBO

Chennai

Thu 8/1

04:00-22:15

1 stop20h 45m

₹ 31,704

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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 ₹ 21,555). Flying from Chennai to Nairobi in October is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 39,159). 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 28 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
55 reviews
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Crew

8.0

Food

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

5.7

Boarding

7.6

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
55 reviews
Air Arabia
7.6
Good
55 reviews
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Crew

8.0

Food

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

5.7

Boarding

7.6

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
1,339 reviews
Air Arabia
7.6
Good
55 reviews
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Crew

8.0

Food

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

5.7

Boarding

7.6

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
512 reviews
Air Arabia
7.6
Good
55 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.0

Food

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

5.7

Boarding

7.6

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
2,958 reviews
Air Arabia
7.6
Good
55 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.0

Food

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

5.7

Boarding

7.6

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 20m. 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 ₹ 22,769. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Air India and Etihad Airways, with the lowest prices starting at ₹ 33,140 and ₹ 36,113, respectively. Users have found that IndiGo is 43% 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 ₹ 21,555). Flying from Chennai to Nairobi in October is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 39,159). 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 28 December 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
IndiGoCheapest₹ 22,769Average₹ 36,123FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Air IndiaCheapest₹ 33,140Average₹ 41,323FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest₹ 36,113Average₹ 56,265FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air ArabiaCheapest₹ 43,155Average₹ 50,326FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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