Which airlines fly to Africa?

Etihad Airways, Ethiopian Air and IndiGo are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Africa from Chennai according to our data. Etihad Airways is the first choice among our users, with 31% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Africa. Keep in mind that there are 8 different airlines that fly to Africa on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Chennai to Africa?

IndiGo, Gulf Air, and Etihad Airways are the most popular carriers operating from Chennai to Africa

How many flights depart from Chennai to Africa on average per week?

As of May 2026, 7 flights take off from Chennai and land in Africa each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Mon, with 29% of weekly flights taking off on this day.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Chennai Airport to Africa?

Prices for flights from Chennai Airport to Africa are refreshed on a daily basis.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Chennai Airport to Africa?

As of May 2026, there are 9 operators available to choose from for flights from Chennai Airport to Africa.

How old do you have to be to fly from Chennai Airport to Africa?

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Chennai Airport to Africa.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Africa?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Africa may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Africa. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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06:10 - 04:30

MAA

CAI

24h 50m

1 stop

05:30 - 05:20

CAI

MAA

21h 20m

1 stop

₹ 43,917Gulf Air

Tue, 9 Jun - Tue, 16 Jun

06:10 - 04:30

MAA

CAI

24h 50m

1 stop

05:30 - 05:20

CAI

MAA

21h 20m

1 stop

₹ 44,589Gulf Air

Tue, 9 Jun - Tue, 16 Jun

12:20 - 17:10

MAA

RUN

6h 20mdirect

18:10 - 02:10

RUN

MAA

6h 30mdirect

₹ 53,315IndiGo

Wed, 24 Jun - Sun, 28 Jun

10:00 - 13:10

MAA

NBO

29h 40m

1 stop

17:30 - 08:15

NBO

MAA

12h 15m

1 stop

₹ 53,506Ethiopian Air

Tue, 25 Aug - Wed, 2 Sep

10:00 - 13:10

MAA

NBO

29h 40m

1 stop

17:30 - 08:15

NBO

MAA

12h 15m

1 stop

₹ 53,602Ethiopian Air

Tue, 25 Aug - Wed, 2 Sep

22:00 - 08:30

MAA

MRU

12h 00m

1 stop

09:30 - 20:35

MRU

MAA

9h 35m

1 stop

₹ 53,986IndiGo

Tue, 9 Jun - Tue, 16 Jun

16:05 - 12:30

MAA

NBO

22h 55m

1 stop

07:05 - 20:10

NBO

MAA

10h 35m

1 stop

₹ 56,287Etihad Airways

Fri, 9 Oct - Mon, 12 Oct

10:15 - 06:10

MAA

NBO

22h 25m

1 stop

07:05 - 20:10

NBO

MAA

10h 35m

1 stop

₹ 56,479Etihad Airways

Fri, 9 Oct - Mon, 12 Oct

03:55 - 10:10

MAA

DAR

32h 45m

2 stops

11:45 - 02:40

DAR

MAA

12h 25m

1 stop

₹ 94,739Qatar Airways

Thu, 4 Jun - Wed, 10 Jun

03:55 - 13:35

MAA

DAR

12h 10m

1 stop

17:55 - 02:40

DAR

MAA

30h 15m

1 stop

₹ 96,369Qatar Airways

Mon, 1 Jun - Fri, 19 Jun

Qatar Airways flights from Chennai to Africa

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Qatar Airways

16 May

MAA03:55Chennai

18h 35m

1 stop

CAI20:00Cairo

22 May

CAI19:50Cairo

28h 20m

1 stop

MAA02:40Chennai

₹ 61,561

Qatar Airways

19 May

MAA03:55Chennai

13h 30m

1 stop

NBO14:55Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

10 Aug

NBO08:15Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

16h 05m

1 stop

MAA02:50Chennai

₹ 65,780

Qatar Airways

16 May

MAA03:55Chennai

13h 30m

1 stop

NBO14:55Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

23 May

NBO08:50Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

15h 20m

1 stop

MAA02:40Chennai

₹ 70,479

SWISS flights from Chennai to Africa

Our best SWISS deals on Chennai to Africa flight tickets

SWISS

9 Jun

MAA20:40Chennai

23h 05m

2 stops

CAI17:15Cairo

16 Jun

CAI18:10Cairo

36h 15m

2 stops

MAA08:55Chennai

₹ 86,588

SWISS

17 May

MAA20:40Chennai

47h 05m

2 stops

CAI17:15Cairo

22 May

CAI18:10Cairo

36h 15m

2 stops

MAA08:55Chennai

₹ 106,437

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ChennaiCairo

MAA - CAI

MAACAI

Chennai

Tue 9/6

06:10-04:30

1 stop24h 50m

Cairo

Tue 16/6

05:30-05:20

1 stop21h 20m

₹ 43,917

ChennaiCairo

MAA - CAI

MAACAI

Chennai

Tue 9/6

06:10-04:30

1 stop24h 50m

Cairo

Tue 16/6

05:30-05:20

1 stop21h 20m

₹ 44,589

Fastest return journey

ChennaiSaint-Denis

MAA - RUN

MAARUN

Chennai

Wed 24/6

12:20-17:10

Nonstop6h 20m

Saint-Denis Gillot

Sun 28/6

18:10-02:10

Nonstop6h 30m

₹ 53,315

ChennaiNairobi

MAA - NBO

MAANBO

Chennai

Tue 25/8

10:00-13:10

1 stop29h 40m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 2/9

17:30-08:15

1 stop12h 15m

₹ 53,506

ChennaiNairobi

MAA - NBO

MAANBO

Chennai

Tue 25/8

10:00-13:10

1 stop29h 40m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 2/9

17:30-08:15

1 stop12h 15m

₹ 53,602

ChennaiPort Louis

MAA - MRU

MAAMRU

Chennai

Tue 9/6

22:00-08:30

1 stop12h 00m

Port Louis Sir Seewoosagur Ram.

Tue 16/6

09:30-20:35

1 stop9h 35m

₹ 53,986

ChennaiNairobi

MAA - NBO

MAANBO

Chennai

Fri 9/10

16:05-12:30

1 stop22h 55m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 12/10

07:05-20:10

1 stop10h 35m

₹ 56,287

ChennaiNairobi

MAA - NBO

MAANBO

Chennai

Fri 9/10

10:15-06:10

1 stop22h 25m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 12/10

07:05-20:10

1 stop10h 35m

₹ 56,479

ChennaiDar Es Salaam

MAA - DAR

MAADAR

Chennai

Thu 4/6

03:55-10:10

2 stops32h 45m

Dar Es Salaam

Wed 10/6

11:45-02:40

1 stop12h 25m

₹ 94,739

ChennaiDar Es Salaam

MAA - DAR

MAADAR

Chennai

Mon 1/6

03:55-13:35

1 stop12h 10m

Dar Es Salaam

Fri 19/6

17:55-02:40

1 stop30h 15m

₹ 96,369

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Africa?

The month of October is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Africa from Chennai, with most prices found around ₹ 21,959. If you’re not able to fly to Africa in October, then May is your next best option. Flight prices from Chennai to Africa during May average around ₹ 22,534.

Can stopping save me money on Chennai to Africa flights?

You could potentially save up to 42% on your flight if you consider stops on a Chennai to Africa flight.

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Best price found	₹ 49,129
Fastest flight time	5h 45m
Direct flights	Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri and Sat
Airports in Africa	493 airports

The best one-way flight to Africa from Chennai in the past 72 hours is ₹ 49,129. The best return flight deal from Chennai to Africa found on momondo in the last 72 hours is ₹ 149,165.

The fastest flight from Chennai to Africa takes 5h 45m

Direct flights go from Chennai to Africa on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. There are no airlines offering direct flights..

There are 493 airports in Africa. From Chennai there are direct flights to Port Louis Sir Seewoosagur Ram. (MRU), Addis Ababa Bole (ADD), Saint-Denis Gillot (RUN).

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Chennai to Africa

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Chennai Airport to Africa?
Prices for flights from Chennai Airport to Africa are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Chennai Airport to Africa?
As of May 2026, there are 9 operators available to choose from for flights from Chennai Airport to Africa.
How old do you have to be to fly from Chennai Airport to Africa?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Chennai Airport to Africa.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Africa?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Africa may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Africa. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from Chennai to Africa

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
IndiGo	PriceFrom ₹ 24,222	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 559 reviews	Search IndiGo flights
Air India	PriceFrom ₹ 28,515	Free Cancellation	Rating 5.5 2,957 reviews	Search Air India flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom ₹ 30,262	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 999 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom ₹ 37,821	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,439 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Oman Air	PriceFrom ₹ 38,760	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.1 127 reviews	Search Oman Air flights
Air Arabia	PriceFrom ₹ 40,254	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.7 56 reviews	Search Air Arabia flights
Gulf Air	PriceFrom ₹ 44,319	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 233 reviews	Search Gulf Air flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom ₹ 49,672	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,725 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights

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