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

As of August 2026, 6 flights take off from Chennai and land in Africa each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Mon, with 33% of weekly flights taking off on this day.

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

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

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 35% 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.

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 August 2026, there are 8 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.

₹ 22,532 Cheap Flights from Chennai to Africa in 2026

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07:40 - 18:40MAA Chennai-CAI Cairo

14h 30m1 stop Kuwait City

11:25 - 02:15CAI Cairo-MAA Chennai

11h 20m1 stop Kuwait City

₹ 43,345Kuwait Airways

Sat, 9 Jan - Sat, 16 Jan

03:40 - 10:55MAA Chennai-CAI Cairo

10h 45m1 stop Sharjah

11:25 - 02:15CAI Cairo-MAA Chennai

11h 20m1 stop Kuwait City

₹ 47,737Multiple Airlines

Sat, 19 Dec - Wed, 27 Jan

22:00 - 08:30MAA Chennai-MRU Port Louis Sir Seewoosagur Ram.

12h 00m1 stop Bengaluru Intl

09:30 - 22:55MRU Port Louis Sir Seewoosagur Ram.-MAA Chennai

11h 55m1 stop Bengaluru Intl

₹ 49,837IndiGo

Mon, 28 Sep - Mon, 5 Oct

08:55 - 08:30MAA Chennai-MRU Port Louis Sir Seewoosagur Ram.

25h 05m1 stop Bengaluru Intl

09:30 - 22:55MRU Port Louis Sir Seewoosagur Ram.-MAA Chennai

11h 55m1 stop Bengaluru Intl

₹ 50,983IndiGo

Tue, 29 Sep - Sat, 3 Oct

21:05 - 06:30MAA Chennai-MRU Port Louis Sir Seewoosagur Ram.

10h 55m1 stop Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

09:30 - 22:35MRU Port Louis Sir Seewoosagur Ram.-MAA Chennai

11h 35m1 stop Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

₹ 52,510Air India

Mon, 12 Oct - Mon, 19 Oct

05:55 - 06:30MAA Chennai-MRU Port Louis Sir Seewoosagur Ram.

26h 05m1 stop Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

09:30 - 01:05MRU Port Louis Sir Seewoosagur Ram.-MAA Chennai

14h 05m1 stop Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

₹ 52,606Air India

Sun, 11 Oct - Sun, 18 Oct

02:45 - 13:10MAA Chennai-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

12h 55m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

17:30 - 08:30NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-MAA Chennai

12h 30m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

₹ 52,892Ethiopian Air

Fri, 25 Sep - Mon, 12 Oct

08:05 - 12:20MAA Chennai-MRU Port Louis Sir Seewoosagur Ram.

5h 45mdirect

22:35 - 06:05MRU Port Louis Sir Seewoosagur Ram.-MAA Chennai

6h 00mdirect

₹ 54,133Air Mauritius

Tue, 22 Sep - Mon, 28 Sep

08:20 - 10:50MAA Chennai-RUN Saint-Denis Gillot

28h 00m1 stop Port Louis Sir Seewoosagur Ram.

10:10 - 06:20RUN Saint-Denis Gillot-MAA Chennai

18h 40m1 stop Port Louis Sir Seewoosagur Ram.

₹ 83,253Air Mauritius

Tue, 9 Feb - Mon, 15 Feb

02:45 - 13:50MAA Chennai-TNR Antananarivo

13h 35m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

14:55 - 01:10TNR Antananarivo-MAA Chennai

31h 45m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

₹ 84,876Ethiopian Air

Sun, 4 Oct - Sat, 31 Oct

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14:35 - 08:30MAA Chennai-MRU Port Louis Sir Seewoosagur Ram.

19h 25m1 stop Bengaluru Intl

09:30 - 13:55MRU Port Louis Sir Seewoosagur Ram.-MAA Chennai

26h 55m1 stop Bengaluru Intl

₹ 51,556IndiGo

Tue, 1 Sep - Wed, 30 Sep

16:15 - 08:30MAA Chennai-MRU Port Louis Sir Seewoosagur Ram.

17h 45m1 stop Bengaluru Intl

09:30 - 05:25MRU Port Louis Sir Seewoosagur Ram.-MAA Chennai

18h 25m3 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl Pune Lohegaon

₹ 58,716Multiple Airlines

Tue, 1 Sep - Wed, 30 Sep

08:05 - 12:20MAA Chennai-MRU Port Louis Sir Seewoosagur Ram.

5h 45mdirect

09:30 - 22:35MRU Port Louis Sir Seewoosagur Ram.-MAA Chennai

11h 35m1 stop Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

₹ 60,435Multiple Airlines

Tue, 1 Sep - Wed, 30 Sep

14:35 - 06:30MAA Chennai-MRU Port Louis Sir Seewoosagur Ram.

17h 25m2 stops Bengaluru Intl Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

09:30 - 13:55MRU Port Louis Sir Seewoosagur Ram.-MAA Chennai

26h 55m1 stop Bengaluru Intl

₹ 60,816Multiple Airlines

Tue, 1 Sep - Wed, 30 Sep

14:35 - 06:30MAA Chennai-MRU Port Louis Sir Seewoosagur Ram.

17h 25m2 stops Bengaluru Intl Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

09:30 - 05:25MRU Port Louis Sir Seewoosagur Ram.-MAA Chennai

18h 25m3 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl Pune Lohegaon

₹ 62,249Multiple Airlines

Tue, 1 Sep - Wed, 30 Sep

04:15 - 06:00MAA Chennai-CAI Cairo

28h 15m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

07:55 - 20:50CAI Cairo-MAA Chennai

10h 25m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

₹ 75,710Etihad Airways

Tue, 1 Sep - Thu, 3 Sep

05:55 - 09:20MAA Chennai-DAR Dar Es Salaam

29h 55m1 stop Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

11:50 - 06:05DAR Dar Es Salaam-MAA Chennai

15h 45m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

₹ 97,478Multiple Airlines

Tue, 1 Sep - Fri, 4 Sep

08:05 - 21:50MAA Chennai-CPT Cape Town Intl

17h 15m1 stop Port Louis Sir Seewoosagur Ram.

13:15 - 02:50CPT Cape Town Intl-MAA Chennai

34h 05m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

₹ 99,197Multiple Airlines

Tue, 1 Sep - Wed, 2 Sep

23:45 - 20:50MAA Chennai-CAI Cairo

23h 35m2 stops New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl Istanbul

21:30 - 00:45CAI Cairo-MAA Chennai

24h 45m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

₹ 108,839Multiple Airlines

Tue, 1 Sep - Thu, 3 Sep

08:15 - 15:15MAA Chennai-DAR Dar Es Salaam

33h 30m2 stops Muscat Seeb Zanzibar Intl

11:50 - 06:05DAR Dar Es Salaam-MAA Chennai

15h 45m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

₹ 112,181Multiple Airlines

Tue, 1 Sep - Fri, 4 Sep

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Qatar Airways flights from Chennai to Africa

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Qatar Airways

23 Sept

MAA04:05Chennai

16h 55m

1 stop

CPT17:30Cape Town Intl

30 Sept

CPT13:15Cape Town Intl

33h 55m

1 stop

MAA02:40Chennai

₹ 63,203

Qatar Airways

23 Sept

MAA04:05Chennai

16h 55m

1 stop

CPT17:30Cape Town Intl

30 Sept

CPT14:00Cape Town Intl

33h 20m

2 stops

MAA02:50Chennai

₹ 73,801

Kuwait Airways flights from Chennai to Africa

Our best Kuwait Airways deals on Chennai to Africa flight tickets

Kuwait Airways

9 Jan

MAA07:40Chennai

14h 30m

1 stop

CAI18:40Cairo

16 Jan

CAI11:25Cairo

11h 20m

1 stop

MAA02:15Chennai

₹ 43,345

Kuwait Airways

22 Feb

MAA03:15Chennai

10h 10m

1 stop

CAI09:55Cairo

24 Feb

CAI02:40Cairo

24h 30m

1 stop

MAA06:40Chennai

₹ 58,430

Kuwait Airways

22 Feb

MAA03:15Chennai

10h 10m

1 stop

CAI09:55Cairo

24 Feb

CAI02:40Cairo

24h 30m

1 stop

MAA06:40Chennai

₹ 58,621

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ChennaiCairo

MAA Chennai - CAI Cairo

MAACAI

Chennai

Sat 9/1

07:40-18:40

1 stop14h 30m

Cairo

Sat 16/1

11:25-02:15

1 stop11h 20m

₹ 43,345

ChennaiCairo

MAA Chennai - CAI Cairo

MAACAI

Chennai

Sat 19/12

03:40-10:55

1 stop10h 45m

Cairo

Wed 27/1

11:25-02:15

1 stop11h 20m

₹ 47,737

ChennaiPort Louis

MAA Chennai - MRU Port Louis Sir Seewoosagur Ram.

MAAMRU

Chennai

Mon 28/9

22:00-08:30

1 stop12h 00m

Port Louis Sir Seewoosagur Ram.

Mon 5/10

09:30-22:55

1 stop11h 55m

₹ 49,837

ChennaiPort Louis

MAA Chennai - MRU Port Louis Sir Seewoosagur Ram.

MAAMRU

Chennai

Tue 29/9

08:55-08:30

1 stop25h 05m

Port Louis Sir Seewoosagur Ram.

Sat 3/10

09:30-22:55

1 stop11h 55m

₹ 50,983

ChennaiPort Louis

MAA Chennai - MRU Port Louis Sir Seewoosagur Ram.

MAAMRU

Chennai

Mon 12/10

21:05-06:30

1 stop10h 55m

Port Louis Sir Seewoosagur Ram.

Mon 19/10

09:30-22:35

1 stop11h 35m

₹ 52,510

ChennaiPort Louis

MAA Chennai - MRU Port Louis Sir Seewoosagur Ram.

MAAMRU

Chennai

Sun 11/10

05:55-06:30

1 stop26h 05m

Port Louis Sir Seewoosagur Ram.

Sun 18/10

09:30-01:05

1 stop14h 05m

₹ 52,606

ChennaiNairobi

MAA Chennai - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

MAANBO

Chennai

Fri 25/9

02:45-13:10

1 stop12h 55m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 12/10

17:30-08:30

1 stop12h 30m

₹ 52,892

Fastest return journey

ChennaiPort Louis

MAA Chennai - MRU Port Louis Sir Seewoosagur Ram.

MAAMRU

Chennai

Tue 22/9

08:05-12:20

Nonstop5h 45m

Port Louis Sir Seewoosagur Ram.

Mon 28/9

22:35-06:05

Nonstop6h 00m

₹ 54,133

ChennaiSaint-Denis

MAA Chennai - RUN Saint-Denis Gillot

MAARUN

Chennai

Tue 9/2

08:20-10:50

1 stop28h 00m

Saint-Denis Gillot

Mon 15/2

10:10-06:20

1 stop18h 40m

₹ 83,253

ChennaiAntananarivo

MAA Chennai - TNR Antananarivo

MAATNR

Chennai

Sun 4/10

02:45-13:50

1 stop13h 35m

Antananarivo

Sat 31/10

14:55-01:10

1 stop31h 45m

₹ 84,876

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Africa?

The month of February is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Africa from Chennai, with most prices found around ₹ 46,782. If you’re not able to fly to Africa in February, then April is your next best option. Flight prices from Chennai to Africa during April average around ₹ 49,360.

What is the cheapest Chennai to Africa flight route?

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What cabin class options are available on Chennai to Africa flights?

There are 2 cabin classes available to choose from on Chennai to Africa flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Can stopping save me money on Chennai to Africa flights?

You could potentially save up to 16% on your flight if you consider stops on a Chennai to Africa flight.

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Best price found	₹ 22,532
Fastest flight time	5h 45m
Direct flights	Mon, Wed and Thu
Airports in Africa	494 airports

The best one-way flight to Africa from Chennai in the past 72 hours is ₹ 22,532. The best return flight deal from Chennai to Africa found on momondo in the last 72 hours is ₹ 43,345.

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

Direct flights go from Chennai to Africa on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday. Airline offering direct flights is Air Mauritius..

There are 494 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 August 2026, there are 8 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
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom ₹ 30,130	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 1,037 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Air India	PriceFrom ₹ 35,627	Free Cancellation	Rating 5.5 2,941 reviews	Search Air India flights
IndiGo	PriceFrom ₹ 37,266	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 582 reviews	Search IndiGo flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom ₹ 39,941	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,529 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Gulf Air	PriceFrom ₹ 44,127	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 244 reviews	Search Gulf Air flights
Air Mauritius	PriceFrom ₹ 46,981	Free Cancellation	Rating 0.0 0 reviews	Search Air Mauritius flights
Air Arabia	PriceFrom ₹ 48,963	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 55 reviews	Search Air Arabia flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom ₹ 49,456	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,722 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights

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