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Cheap flights from Chennai to Nairobi from ₹ 11,292

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 23/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAA — NBO
22 May — 29 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 17 May 2025.

Round-trip from

₹ 20,103

One-way from

₹ 11,292

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

September

Average price

₹ 37,213
IndiGo
  • IndiGo
  • 15/6-22/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 50h 05m total
  • Chennai to Nairobi
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IndiGo
  • IndiGo
  • 23/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 19h 25m total
  • Chennai to Nairobi
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (₹ 48,731 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 17 May 2025.

Sun 10/811:00MAA - NBO
1 stop21h 10mIndiGo
Sat 16/806:40NBO - MAA
1 stop26h 50mIndiGo
Deal found 15/5₹ 28,658
Fri 16/508:05MAA - NBO
1 stop13h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sat 17/506:40NBO - MAA
1 stop25h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/5₹ 28,915
Mon 30/608:05MAA - NBO
1 stop13h 00mAir India
Mon 7/720:05NBO - MAA
1 stop14h 10mAir India
Deal found 15/5₹ 29,086
Mon 23/621:50MAA - NBO
1 stop17h 20mEtihad Airways
Tue 8/718:20NBO - MAA
1 stop17h 55mEtihad Airways
Deal found 15/5₹ 46,879
Thu 14/804:05MAA - NBO
1 stop11h 30mAir Arabia
Tue 19/813:50NBO - MAA
1 stop11h 05mAir Arabia
Deal found 15/5₹ 54,407
Sun 29/602:45MAA - NBO
1 stop12h 55mEthiopian Air
Mon 7/718:00NBO - MAA
1 stop11h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 16/5₹ 55,519
Sun 22/603:55MAA - NBO
1 stop22h 25mQatar Airways
Tue 8/718:10NBO - MAA
1 stop30h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 15/5₹ 72,115
Thu 14/819:50MAA - NBO
2 stops27h 35mLufthansa
Tue 19/822:45NBO - MAA
2 stops22h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 15/5₹ 129,004

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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 17 May 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chennai to Nairobi that are best for you.

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Chennai

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Nairobi

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ChennaiNairobi

MAA - NBO

MAANBO

Chennai

Mon 30/6

06:50-18:35

1 stop14h 15m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 7/7

20:05-10:35

1 stop12h 00m

₹ 31,224

ChennaiNairobi

MAA - NBO

MAANBO

Chennai

Fri 13/6

21:20-05:40

2 stops34h 50m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 20/6

06:40-05:10

1 stop20h 00m

₹ 32,165

ChennaiNairobi

MAA - NBO

MAANBO

Chennai

Mon 30/6

16:40-05:40

1 stop15h 30m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 7/7

15:10-22:20

2 stops28h 40m

₹ 35,159

ChennaiNairobi

MAA - NBO

MAANBO

Chennai

Mon 23/6

21:50-12:40

1 stop17h 20m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 8/7

18:20-14:45

1 stop17h 55m

₹ 46,879

ChennaiNairobi

MAA - NBO

MAANBO

Chennai

Thu 14/8

04:05-13:05

1 stop11h 30m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 19/8

13:50-03:25

1 stop11h 05m

₹ 54,407

ChennaiNairobi

MAA - NBO

MAANBO

Chennai

Sun 29/6

02:45-13:10

1 stop12h 55m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 7/7

18:00-08:15

1 stop11h 45m

₹ 55,519

ChennaiNairobi

MAA - NBO

MAANBO

Chennai

Sun 22/6

03:55-23:50

1 stop22h 25m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 8/7

18:10-02:50

1 stop30h 10m

₹ 72,115

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

₹ 129,004

ChennaiNairobi

MAA - NBO

MAANBO

Chennai

Wed 23/7

12:45-05:40

1 stop19h 25m

₹ 11,292

ChennaiNairobi

MAA - NBO

MAANBO

Chennai

Tue 22/7

03:55-18:35

2 stops17h 10m

₹ 21,900

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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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 ₹ 456). 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 17 May 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 17 May 2025.
Air Arabia
7.7
Good
47 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

6.0

Crew

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

7.7

Boarding

7.8

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
47 reviews
Air Arabia
7.7
Good
47 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

6.0

Crew

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

7.7

Boarding

7.8

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
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,571 reviews
Air Arabia
7.7
Good
47 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

6.0

Crew

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

7.7

Boarding

7.8

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
1,207 reviews
Air Arabia
7.7
Good
47 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

6.0

Crew

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

7.7

Boarding

7.8

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
775 reviews
Air Arabia
7.7
Good
47 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

6.0

Crew

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

7.7

Boarding

7.8

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
475 reviews
Air Arabia
7.7
Good
47 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

6.0

Crew

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

7.7

Boarding

7.8

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.

  • 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 ₹ 20,103. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Air India and Etihad Airways, with the lowest prices starting at ₹ 29,086 and ₹ 46,879, respectively. Users have found that IndiGo is 43% 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 ₹ 11,292. Users have also found prices from ₹ 22,499 and ₹ 53,039 on Ethiopian Air and Qatar Airways, 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 ₹ 456). 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 17 May 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
IndiGoCheapest₹ 21,750Average₹ 34,334FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Ethiopian AirCheapest₹ 28,915Average₹ 34,556FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Air ArabiaCheapest₹ 29,967Average₹ 43,581FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Air IndiaCheapest₹ 31,454Average₹ 36,509FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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