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Cheap flights from Chennai to Nairobi from ₹ 16,529

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 29/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAA — NBO
4 May — 11 May1
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 29 April 2025.

Round-trip from

₹ 24,794

One-way from

₹ 16,529

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

June

Average price

₹ 33,826
IndiGo
  • IndiGo
  • 14/8-19/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 46h 15m total
  • Chennai to Nairobi
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IndiGo
  • IndiGo
  • 29/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 17h 35m total
  • Chennai to Nairobi
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (₹ 132,355 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (₹ 54,580 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 29 April 2025.

Sat 26/721:45MAA - NBO
1 stop23h 20mAir India
Sun 10/820:05NBO - MAA
1 stop12h 00mAir India
Deal found 28/4₹ 39,023
Thu 14/810:00MAA - NBO
1 stop29h 40mEthiopian Air
Mon 18/803:45NBO - MAA
2 stops50h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 28/4₹ 91,508
Sat 26/704:20MAA - NBO
1 stop22h 00mQatar Airways
Sun 10/813:00NBO - MAA
2 stops35h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 28/4₹ 111,190
Thu 14/819:50MAA - NBO
2 stops32h 35mEgyptair
Mon 18/802:55NBO - MAA
2 stops27h 30mEgyptair
Deal found 28/4₹ 116,898
Thu 14/819:50MAA - NBO
2 stops27h 35mLufthansa
Tue 19/822:45NBO - MAA
2 stops22h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 28/4₹ 125,333
Sat 26/710:15MAA - NBO
2 stops18h 10mEtihad Airways
Sat 9/802:55NBO - MAA
2 stops38h 45mEtihad Airways
Deal found 28/4₹ 126,697
Wed 13/801:55MAA - NBO
2 stops29h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 19/822:45NBO - MAA
2 stops22h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/4₹ 145,186
Sun 1/621:35MAA - NBO
1 stop19h 20mGulf Air
Wed 11/615:25NBO - MAA
1 stop11h 15mGulf Air
Deal found 28/4₹ 169,383
Fri 25/703:15MAA - NBO
2 stops29h 10mBritish Airways
Sun 10/823:10NBO - MAA
2 stops27h 30mBritish Airways
Deal found 28/4₹ 271,712
Sat 31/509:50MAA - NBO
1 stop12h 40mEmirates
Thu 12/616:35NBO - MAA
1 stop13h 00mEmirates
Deal found 28/4₹ 319,425

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ChennaiNairobi

MAA - NBO

MAANBO

Chennai

Sat 26/7

21:45-18:35

1 stop23h 20m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 10/8

20:05-10:35

1 stop12h 00m

₹ 39,023

ChennaiNairobi

MAA - NBO

MAANBO

Chennai

Thu 14/8

10:00-13:10

1 stop29h 40m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 18/8

03:45-08:55

2 stops50h 40m

₹ 91,508

ChennaiNairobi

MAA - NBO

MAANBO

Chennai

Sat 26/7

04:20-23:50

1 stop22h 00m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 10/8

13:00-02:50

2 stops35h 20m

₹ 111,190

ChennaiNairobi

MAA - NBO

MAANBO

Chennai

Thu 14/8

19:50-01:55

2 stops32h 35m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 18/8

02:55-08:55

2 stops27h 30m

₹ 116,898

ChennaiNairobi

MAA - NBO

MAANBO

Chennai

Thu 14/8

19:50-20:55

2 stops27h 35m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 19/8

22:45-00:10

2 stops22h 55m

₹ 125,333

ChennaiNairobi

MAA - NBO

MAANBO

Chennai

Sat 26/7

10:15-01:55

2 stops18h 10m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat 9/8

02:55-20:10

2 stops38h 45m

₹ 126,697

ChennaiNairobi

MAA - NBO

MAANBO

Chennai

Wed 13/8

01:55-04:55

2 stops29h 30m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 19/8

22:45-00:10

2 stops22h 55m

₹ 145,186

ChennaiNairobi

MAA - NBO

MAANBO

Chennai

Sun 1/6

21:35-14:25

1 stop19h 20m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 11/6

15:25-05:10

1 stop11h 15m

₹ 169,383

ChennaiNairobi

MAA - NBO

MAANBO

Chennai

Fri 25/7

03:15-05:55

2 stops29h 10m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 10/8

23:10-05:10

2 stops27h 30m

₹ 271,712

ChennaiNairobi

MAA - NBO

MAANBO

Chennai

Sat 31/5

09:50-20:00

1 stop12h 40m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 12/6

16:35-08:05

1 stop13h 00m

₹ 319,425

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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 ₹ 469). 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 29 April 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.

Rainfall in Nairobi by month

Plan your trip to Nairobi by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Nairobi ranges from 10.0 - 160.0 inches per month. April is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 160.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Nairobi when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

Temperature in Nairobi by month

Plan your trip to Nairobi by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Nairobi, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, March is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 17.0 C).

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 29 April 2025.
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,213 reviews
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Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,213 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,213 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.
Air Arabia
7.7
Good
47 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,213 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,561 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,213 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.
Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,203 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,213 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
769 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,213 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.

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.

  • 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 ₹ 24,794. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Air India and Ethiopian Air, with the lowest prices starting at ₹ 39,023 and ₹ 91,508, respectively. Users have found that IndiGo is 31% 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 ₹ 16,529. Users have also found prices from ₹ 17,807 and ₹ 31,355 on Ethiopian Air and Air India, 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, 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 ₹ 469). 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 29 April 2025.
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IndiGoCheapest₹ 23,262Average₹ 34,733FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Ethiopian AirCheapest₹ 28,799Average₹ 34,418FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Air ArabiaCheapest₹ 29,847Average₹ 45,042FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Air IndiaCheapest₹ 31,327Average₹ 36,363FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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