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

Etihad Airways, Air Arabia, and Ethiopian Air are the most popular carriers operating from Chennai to Nairobi

Which airlines fly to Nairobi?

IndiGo, Air Arabia and Air India are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Nairobi from Chennai according to our data. IndiGo is the first choice among our users, with 54% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Nairobi. Keep in mind that there are 4 different airlines that fly to Nairobi 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 Nairobi?

Prices for flights from Chennai Airport to Nairobi refresh daily.

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As of May 2026, there are 4 operators available to choose from for flights from Chennai Airport to Nairobi.

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

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Chennai Airport to Nairobi.

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

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Nairobi can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Nairobi. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

₹ 28,908 Cheap Flights from Chennai to Nairobi in 2026

Q: What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Chennai and Nairobi?

Prices are currently high for flights on this route. Typical prices usually range from ₹ 45,644 to ₹ 25,294. The lowest price recently found on this route was ₹ 51,730.

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10:15 - 06:55

MAA

NBO

23h 10m

1 stop

13:35 - 20:10

NBO

MAA

28h 05m

1 stop

₹ 51,730Etihad Airways

Fri, 29 May - Thu, 11 Jun

16:05 - 12:30

MAA

NBO

22h 55m

1 stop

07:05 - 20:10

NBO

MAA

10h 35m

1 stop

₹ 56,960Etihad Airways

Wed, 16 Sep - Mon, 21 Sep

02:45 - 13:10

MAA

NBO

12h 55m

1 stop

17:30 - 08:15

NBO

MAA

12h 15m

1 stop

₹ 57,435Ethiopian Air

Sun, 14 Jun - Mon, 22 Jun

15:40 - 06:55

MAA

NBO

17h 45m

1 stop

07:00 - 20:10

NBO

MAA

10h 40m

1 stop

₹ 59,527Etihad Airways

Fri, 5 Jun - Wed, 17 Jun

04:05 - 13:05

MAA

NBO

11h 30m

1 stop

13:50 - 03:25

NBO

MAA

11h 05m

1 stop

₹ 60,383Air Arabia

Tue, 30 Jun - Tue, 28 Jul

04:05 - 13:05

MAA

NBO

11h 30m

1 stop

13:50 - 03:25

NBO

MAA

11h 05m

1 stop

₹ 60,478Air Arabia

Tue, 30 Jun - Tue, 28 Jul

10:00 - 13:10

MAA

NBO

29h 40m

1 stop

17:30 - 08:15

NBO

MAA

12h 15m

1 stop

₹ 61,524Ethiopian Air

Tue, 25 Aug - Wed, 2 Sep

04:10 - 23:50

MAA

NBO

22h 10m

1 stop

08:50 - 02:40

NBO

MAA

15h 20m

1 stop

₹ 62,095Qatar Airways

Fri, 29 May - Fri, 5 Jun

10:00 - 13:10

MAA

NBO

29h 40m

1 stop

17:30 - 08:15

NBO

MAA

12h 15m

1 stop

₹ 62,190Ethiopian Air

Tue, 25 Aug - Wed, 2 Sep

04:10 - 14:55

MAA

NBO

13h 15m

1 stop

08:15 - 02:40

NBO

MAA

15h 55m

1 stop

₹ 63,997Qatar Airways

Sat, 6 Jun - Wed, 17 Jun

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Etihad Airways flights from Chennai to Nairobi

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Etihad Airways

29 May

MAA10:15Chennai

23h 10m

1 stop

NBO06:55Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

11 Jun

NBO13:35Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

28h 05m

1 stop

MAA20:10Chennai

₹ 51,730

Etihad Airways

16 Sept

MAA16:05Chennai

22h 55m

1 stop

NBO12:30Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

21 Sept

NBO07:05Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

10h 35m

1 stop

MAA20:10Chennai

₹ 56,960

Etihad Airways

5 Jun

MAA15:40Chennai

17h 45m

1 stop

NBO06:55Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

17 Jun

NBO07:00Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

10h 40m

1 stop

MAA20:10Chennai

₹ 59,527

Air Arabia flights from Chennai to Nairobi

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Air Arabia

30 Jun

MAA04:05Chennai

11h 30m

1 stop

NBO13:05Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

28 Jul

NBO13:50Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

11h 05m

1 stop

MAA03:25Chennai

₹ 60,383

Air Arabia

30 Jun

MAA04:05Chennai

11h 30m

1 stop

NBO13:05Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

28 Jul

NBO13:50Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

11h 05m

1 stop

MAA03:25Chennai

₹ 60,478

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ChennaiNairobi

MAA - NBO

MAANBO

Chennai

Fri 29/5

10:15-06:55

1 stop23h 10m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 11/6

13:35-20:10

1 stop28h 05m

₹ 51,730

ChennaiNairobi

MAA - NBO

MAANBO

Chennai

Wed 16/9

16:05-12:30

1 stop22h 55m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 21/9

07:05-20:10

1 stop10h 35m

₹ 56,960

ChennaiNairobi

MAA - NBO

MAANBO

Chennai

Sun 14/6

02:45-13:10

1 stop12h 55m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 22/6

17:30-08:15

1 stop12h 15m

₹ 57,435

ChennaiNairobi

MAA - NBO

MAANBO

Chennai

Fri 5/6

15:40-06:55

1 stop17h 45m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 17/6

07:00-20:10

1 stop10h 40m

₹ 59,527

Fastest return journey

ChennaiNairobi

MAA - NBO

MAANBO

Chennai

Tue 30/6

04:05-13:05

1 stop11h 30m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 28/7

13:50-03:25

1 stop11h 05m

₹ 60,383

ChennaiNairobi

MAA - NBO

MAANBO

Chennai

Tue 30/6

04:05-13:05

1 stop11h 30m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 28/7

13:50-03:25

1 stop11h 05m

₹ 60,478

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

₹ 61,524

ChennaiNairobi

MAA - NBO

MAANBO

Chennai

Fri 29/5

04:10-23:50

1 stop22h 10m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 5/6

08:50-02:40

1 stop15h 20m

₹ 62,095

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

₹ 62,190

ChennaiNairobi

MAA - NBO

MAANBO

Chennai

Sat 6/6

04:10-14:55

1 stop13h 15m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 17/6

08:15-02:40

1 stop15h 55m

₹ 63,997

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Chennai and Nairobi?

What is the cheapest month to fly to Nairobi?

If you don’t want to visit Nairobi in May, then you should wait until September to fly from Chennai, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of ₹ 24,058.

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The fastest flight from Chennai to Nairobi takes 11h 30m

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How far is Chennai to Nairobi by plane?
The distance between Chennai and Nairobi is about 5048.4 km. Flights usually cover this in 11h 30m, depending on flying conditions and air traffic around both airports.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Chennai Airport to Nairobi?
Prices for flights from Chennai Airport to Nairobi refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Chennai Airport to Nairobi?
As of May 2026, there are 4 operators available to choose from for flights from Chennai Airport to Nairobi.
How old do you have to be to fly from Chennai Airport to Nairobi?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Chennai Airport to Nairobi.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Nairobi?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to Nairobi can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Nairobi. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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IndiGo	PriceFrom ₹ 24,020	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 558 reviews	Search IndiGo flights
Air India	PriceFrom ₹ 28,277	Free Cancellation	Rating 5.5 2,952 reviews	Search Air India flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom ₹ 30,010	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 1,000 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Air Arabia	PriceFrom ₹ 45,691	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.7 56 reviews	Search Air Arabia flights

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