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

Etihad Airways, Air Arabia, and Qatar Airways 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 52% 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.

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.

₹ 28,419 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 ₹ 48,151 to ₹ 28,135. The lowest price recently found on this route was ₹ 52,778.

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10:00 - 13:10

MAA

NBO

29h 40m

1 stop

17:30 - 08:15

NBO

MAA

12h 15m

1 stop

₹ 52,778Ethiopian 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

₹ 53,061Ethiopian Air

Tue, 25 Aug - Wed, 2 Sep

10:00 - 13:10

MAA

NBO

29h 40m

1 stop

17:30 - 01:10

NBO

MAA

29h 10m

1 stop

₹ 54,760Ethiopian Air

Thu, 4 Jun - Thu, 11 Jun

10:00 - 13:10

MAA

NBO

29h 40m

1 stop

17:30 - 08:15

NBO

MAA

12h 15m

1 stop

₹ 56,932Ethiopian Air

Thu, 6 Aug - Wed, 12 Aug

02:45 - 13:10

MAA

NBO

12h 55m

1 stop

13:35 - 08:25

NBO

MAA

16h 20m

1 stop

₹ 58,159Multiple Airlines

Sun, 23 Aug - Fri, 4 Sep

15:40 - 06:55

MAA

NBO

17h 45m

1 stop

13:35 - 20:10

NBO

MAA

28h 05m

1 stop

₹ 58,726Etihad Airways

Wed, 3 Jun - Tue, 9 Jun

03:55 - 00:50

MAA

NBO

23h 25m

1 stop

13:40 - 08:10

NBO

MAA

16h 00m

1 stop

₹ 58,914Etihad Airways

Wed, 4 Nov - Mon, 9 Nov

10:15 - 06:55

MAA

NBO

23h 10m

1 stop

07:00 - 08:25

NBO

MAA

22h 55m

1 stop

₹ 59,103Etihad Airways

Fri, 5 Jun - Tue, 16 Jun

15:40 - 06:55

MAA

NBO

17h 45m

1 stop

13:35 - 20:10

NBO

MAA

28h 05m

1 stop

₹ 59,481Etihad Airways

Fri, 5 Jun - Sat, 13 Jun

15:40 - 06:55

MAA

NBO

17h 45m

1 stop

13:35 - 14:40

NBO

MAA

22h 35m

1 stop

₹ 59,575Etihad Airways

Sun, 7 Jun - Thu, 11 Jun

Etihad Airways flights from Chennai to Nairobi

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Etihad Airways

3 Jun

MAA15:40Chennai

17h 45m

1 stop

NBO06:55Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

15 Jun

NBO13:35Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

16h 20m

1 stop

MAA08:25Chennai

₹ 58,726

Etihad Airways

4 Nov

MAA03:55Chennai

23h 25m

1 stop

NBO00:50Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

9 Nov

NBO13:40Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

16h 00m

1 stop

MAA08:10Chennai

₹ 58,914

Etihad Airways

5 Jun

MAA10:15Chennai

23h 10m

1 stop

NBO06:55Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

16 Jun

NBO07:00Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

22h 55m

1 stop

MAA08:25Chennai

₹ 59,103

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

₹ 59,953

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

₹ 60,047

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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

₹ 52,778

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

₹ 53,061

ChennaiNairobi

MAA - NBO

MAANBO

Chennai

Thu 4/6

10:00-13:10

1 stop29h 40m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 11/6

17:30-01:10

1 stop29h 10m

₹ 54,760

ChennaiNairobi

MAA - NBO

MAANBO

Chennai

Thu 6/8

10:00-13:10

1 stop29h 40m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 12/8

17:30-08:15

1 stop12h 15m

₹ 56,932

Fastest return journey

ChennaiNairobi

MAA - NBO

MAANBO

Chennai

Sun 23/8

02:45-13:10

1 stop12h 55m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 4/9

13:35-08:25

1 stop16h 20m

₹ 58,159

ChennaiNairobi

MAA - NBO

MAANBO

Chennai

Wed 3/6

15:40-06:55

1 stop17h 45m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 9/6

13:35-20:10

1 stop28h 05m

₹ 58,726

ChennaiNairobi

MAA - NBO

MAANBO

Chennai

Wed 4/11

03:55-00:50

1 stop23h 25m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 9/11

13:40-08:10

1 stop16h 00m

₹ 58,914

ChennaiNairobi

MAA - NBO

MAANBO

Chennai

Fri 5/6

10:15-06:55

1 stop23h 10m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 16/6

07:00-08:25

1 stop22h 55m

₹ 59,103

ChennaiNairobi

MAA - NBO

MAANBO

Chennai

Fri 5/6

15:40-06:55

1 stop17h 45m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat 13/6

13:35-20:10

1 stop28h 05m

₹ 59,481

ChennaiNairobi

MAA - NBO

MAANBO

Chennai

Sun 7/6

15:40-06:55

1 stop17h 45m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 11/6

13:35-14:40

1 stop22h 35m

₹ 59,575

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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 ₹ 23,887.

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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?
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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 ₹ 23,849	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 559 reviews	Search IndiGo flights
Air India	PriceFrom ₹ 28,076	Free Cancellation	Rating 5.5 2,957 reviews	Search Air India flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom ₹ 29,796	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 999 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Air Arabia	PriceFrom ₹ 45,366	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.7 56 reviews	Search Air Arabia flights

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