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Cheap flights from Chennai to Nairobi from ₹ 15,301

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 8/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAA — NBO
29 Jan — 5 Feb1
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 24 January 2025.

Round-trip from

₹ 32,332

One-way from

₹ 15,301

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

April

Average price

₹ 46,682
IndiGo
  • IndiGo
  • 5/3-20/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 38h 55m total
  • Chennai to Nairobi
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IndiGo
  • IndiGo
  • 8/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 13h 10m total
  • Chennai to Nairobi
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (₹ 161,276 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (₹ 61,848 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 24 January 2025.

Wed 5/316:40MAA - NBO
1 stop15h 30mIndiGo
Thu 20/306:40NBO - MAA
1 stop23h 25mIndiGo
Deal found 23/1₹ 32,332
Fri 11/402:45MAA - NBO
1 stop12h 55mEthiopian Air
Thu 17/418:00NBO - MAA
1 stop28h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 23/1₹ 33,888
Sun 13/402:45MAA - NBO
1 stop12h 55mMultiple Airlines
Fri 18/406:40NBO - MAA
1 stop20h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/1₹ 34,234
Tue 15/417:25MAA - NBO
1 stop27h 40mAir India
Fri 18/420:05NBO - MAA
1 stop21h 40mAir India
Deal found 23/1₹ 34,925
Sat 12/404:10MAA - NBO
1 stop11h 20mEtihad Airways
Sun 20/418:20NBO - MAA
1 stop23h 15mEtihad Airways
Deal found 23/1₹ 38,902
Fri 7/203:40MAA - NBO
1 stop12h 05mAir Arabia
Fri 28/214:05NBO - MAA
1 stop10h 25mAir Arabia
Deal found 24/1₹ 41,063
Tue 4/303:30MAA - NBO
1 stop23h 05mQatar Airways
Wed 19/301:35NBO - MAA
1 stop22h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 23/1₹ 47,028
Mon 14/419:15MAA - NBO
2 stops27h 10mAir France
Sat 19/422:05NBO - MAA
2 stops28h 40mAir France
Deal found 23/1₹ 114,026
Wed 16/409:50MAA - NBO
1 stop12h 40mEmirates
Wed 16/422:45NBO - MAA
1 stop30h 50mEmirates
Deal found 23/1₹ 124,400
Fri 7/201:45MAA - NBO
3 stops47h 30mLufthansa
Fri 28/223:45NBO - MAA
1 stop21h 50mLufthansa
Deal found 24/1₹ 164,166
Wed 5/305:35MAA - NBO
2 stops21h 50mGulf Air
Wed 19/302:40NBO - MAA
2 stops39h 30mGulf Air
Deal found 23/1₹ 203,846

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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 January 2025.

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ChennaiNairobi

MAA - NBO

MAANBO

Chennai

Wed 5/3

16:40-05:40

1 stop15h 30m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 20/3

06:40-08:35

1 stop23h 25m

₹ 32,332

ChennaiNairobi

MAA - NBO

MAANBO

Chennai

Fri 11/4

02:45-13:10

1 stop12h 55m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 17/4

18:00-01:10

1 stop28h 40m

₹ 33,888

ChennaiNairobi

MAA - NBO

MAANBO

Chennai

Sun 13/4

02:45-13:10

1 stop12h 55m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 18/4

06:40-05:10

1 stop20h 00m

₹ 34,234

ChennaiNairobi

MAA - NBO

MAANBO

Chennai

Tue 15/4

17:25-18:35

1 stop27h 40m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 18/4

20:05-20:15

1 stop21h 40m

₹ 34,925

ChennaiNairobi

MAA - NBO

MAANBO

Chennai

Sat 12/4

04:10-13:00

1 stop11h 20m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 20/4

18:20-20:05

1 stop23h 15m

₹ 38,902

ChennaiNairobi

MAA - NBO

MAANBO

Chennai

Fri 7/2

03:40-13:15

1 stop12h 05m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 28/2

14:05-03:00

1 stop10h 25m

₹ 41,063

ChennaiNairobi

MAA - NBO

MAANBO

Chennai

Tue 4/3

03:30-00:05

1 stop23h 05m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 19/3

01:35-02:25

1 stop22h 20m

₹ 47,028

ChennaiNairobi

MAA - NBO

MAANBO

Chennai

Mon 14/4

19:15-19:55

2 stops27h 10m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat 19/4

22:05-05:15

2 stops28h 40m

₹ 114,026

ChennaiNairobi

MAA - NBO

MAANBO

Chennai

Wed 16/4

09:50-20:00

1 stop12h 40m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 16/4

22:45-08:05

1 stop30h 50m

₹ 124,400

ChennaiNairobi

MAA - NBO

MAANBO

Chennai

Fri 7/2

01:45-22:45

3 stops47h 30m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 28/2

23:45-00:05

1 stop21h 50m

₹ 164,166

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Travel insights for flights from Chennai to Nairobi

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Chennai to Nairobi including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 ₹ 508). 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 24 January 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 24 January 2025.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,347 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Airplane staff were very rude. They didn’t help parents with kids and were not even considerate.

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,347 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,347 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Airplane staff were very rude. They didn’t help parents with kids and were not even considerate.

Air Arabia
7.7
Good
46 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,347 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Airplane staff were very rude. They didn’t help parents with kids and were not even considerate.

Qatar Airways
7.5
Good
3,733 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,347 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Airplane staff were very rude. They didn’t help parents with kids and were not even considerate.

Air France
7.4
Good
1,488 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,347 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Airplane staff were very rude. They didn’t help parents with kids and were not even considerate.

Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,199 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,347 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Airplane staff were very rude. They didn’t help parents with kids and were not even considerate.

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 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 ₹ 32,332. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Ethiopian Air and Air India, with the lowest prices starting at ₹ 33,888 and ₹ 34,925, respectively. Users have found that IndiGo is 16% 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 ₹ 15,301. Users have also found prices from ₹ 15,561 and ₹ 98,552 on Etihad Airways and Lufthansa, 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 ₹ 508). 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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IndiGoCheapest₹ 28,828Average₹ 34,855FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Ethiopian AirCheapest₹ 29,220Average₹ 35,004FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Air ArabiaCheapest₹ 30,283Average₹ 47,632FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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