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

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

Which airlines fly to Nairobi?

Air Arabia, IndiGo and Etihad Airways are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Nairobi from Chennai according to our data. Air Arabia is the first choice among our users, with 29% 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 July 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.

₹ 25,049 Cheap Flights from Chennai to Nairobi in 2026

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16:00 - 10:30

MAA

NBO

21h 00m

1 stop

16:45 - 08:55

NBO

MAA

13h 40m

1 stop

₹ 50,290Multiple Airlines

Wed, 9 Sep - Wed, 16 Sep

12:25 - 10:30

MAA

NBO

24h 35m

1 stop

16:45 - 22:35

NBO

MAA

27h 20m

1 stop

₹ 52,017Multiple Airlines

Wed, 2 Sep - Thu, 10 Sep

02:30 - 13:10

MAA

NBO

13h 10m

1 stop

17:30 - 01:10

NBO

MAA

29h 10m

1 stop

₹ 53,073Ethiopian Air

Fri, 15 Jan - Sat, 23 Jan

06:30 - 00:35

MAA

NBO

20h 35m

2 stops

06:55 - 12:40

NBO

MAA

27h 15m

3 stops

₹ 53,457Multiple Airlines

Wed, 9 Sep - Wed, 16 Sep

10:00 - 13:10

MAA

NBO

29h 40m

1 stop

17:30 - 01:10

NBO

MAA

29h 10m

1 stop

₹ 53,841Ethiopian Air

Thu, 8 Oct - Thu, 22 Oct

10:00 - 13:10

MAA

NBO

29h 40m

1 stop

17:30 - 08:15

NBO

MAA

12h 15m

1 stop

₹ 54,129Ethiopian Air

Tue, 8 Sep - Mon, 14 Sep

02:45 - 13:10

MAA

NBO

12h 55m

1 stop

17:30 - 01:10

NBO

MAA

29h 10m

1 stop

₹ 54,225Ethiopian Air

Fri, 9 Oct - Sat, 17 Oct

04:05 - 22:05

MAA

NBO

20h 30m

1 stop

15:10 - 13:45

NBO

MAA

20h 05m

2 stops

₹ 54,992Multiple Airlines

Wed, 9 Sep - Wed, 16 Sep

12:25 - 05:40

MAA

NBO

19h 45m

1 stop

15:10 - 18:20

NBO

MAA

24h 40m

2 stops

₹ 55,952Multiple Airlines

Tue, 8 Sep - Mon, 14 Sep

04:05 - 22:05

MAA

NBO

20h 30m

1 stop

14:10 - 03:00

NBO

MAA

10h 20m

1 stop

₹ 56,048Air Arabia

Wed, 21 Oct - Wed, 28 Oct

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Ethiopian Air flights from Chennai to Nairobi

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Ethiopian Air

15 Jan

MAA02:30Chennai

13h 10m

1 stop

NBO13:10Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

23 Jan

NBO17:30Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

29h 10m

1 stop

MAA01:10Chennai

₹ 53,073

Ethiopian Air

8 Oct

MAA10:00Chennai

29h 40m

1 stop

NBO13:10Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

22 Oct

NBO17:30Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

29h 10m

1 stop

MAA01:10Chennai

₹ 53,841

Ethiopian Air

8 Sept

MAA10:00Chennai

29h 40m

1 stop

NBO13:10Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

14 Sept

NBO17:30Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

12h 15m

1 stop

MAA08:15Chennai

₹ 54,129

Qatar Airways flights from Chennai to Nairobi

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Qatar Airways

8 Oct

MAA04:20Chennai

27h 05m

3 stops

NBO04:55Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

22 Oct

NBO08:15Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

16h 05m

1 stop

MAA02:50Chennai

₹ 76,970

Qatar Airways

8 Oct

MAA04:20Chennai

27h 05m

3 stops

NBO04:55Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

22 Oct

NBO05:30Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

42h 50m

2 stops

MAA02:50Chennai

₹ 91,078

Qatar Airways

8 Oct

MAA04:20Chennai

27h 05m

3 stops

NBO04:55Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

22 Oct

NBO08:15Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

63h 55m

3 stops

MAA02:40Chennai

₹ 115,551

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ChennaiNairobi

MAA - NBO

MAANBO

Chennai

Wed 9/9

16:00-10:30

1 stop21h 00m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 16/9

16:45-08:55

1 stop13h 40m

₹ 50,290

ChennaiNairobi

MAA - NBO

MAANBO

Chennai

Wed 2/9

12:25-10:30

1 stop24h 35m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 10/9

16:45-22:35

1 stop27h 20m

₹ 52,017

ChennaiNairobi

MAA - NBO

MAANBO

Chennai

Fri 15/1

02:30-13:10

1 stop13h 10m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat 23/1

17:30-01:10

1 stop29h 10m

₹ 53,073

ChennaiNairobi

MAA - NBO

MAANBO

Chennai

Wed 9/9

06:30-00:35

2 stops20h 35m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 16/9

06:55-12:40

3 stops27h 15m

₹ 53,457

ChennaiNairobi

MAA - NBO

MAANBO

Chennai

Thu 8/10

10:00-13:10

1 stop29h 40m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 22/10

17:30-01:10

1 stop29h 10m

₹ 53,841

ChennaiNairobi

MAA - NBO

MAANBO

Chennai

Tue 8/9

10:00-13:10

1 stop29h 40m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 14/9

17:30-08:15

1 stop12h 15m

₹ 54,129

ChennaiNairobi

MAA - NBO

MAANBO

Chennai

Fri 9/10

02:45-13:10

1 stop12h 55m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat 17/10

17:30-01:10

1 stop29h 10m

₹ 54,225

ChennaiNairobi

MAA - NBO

MAANBO

Chennai

Wed 9/9

04:05-22:05

1 stop20h 30m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 16/9

15:10-13:45

2 stops20h 05m

₹ 54,992

ChennaiNairobi

MAA - NBO

MAANBO

Chennai

Tue 8/9

12:25-05:40

1 stop19h 45m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 14/9

15:10-18:20

2 stops24h 40m

₹ 55,952

Fastest return journey

ChennaiNairobi

MAA - NBO

MAANBO

Chennai

Wed 21/10

04:05-22:05

1 stop20h 30m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 28/10

14:10-03:00

1 stop10h 20m

₹ 56,048

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

Prices are currently low for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from ₹ 60,943 to ₹ 81,769.
The lowest price recently found on this route was ₹ 50,290.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Nairobi?

If you don’t want to visit Nairobi in March, then you should wait until January to fly from Chennai, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of ₹ 42,324.

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The fastest flight from Chennai to Nairobi takes 21h 00m

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Chennai to Nairobi

How far is Chennai to Nairobi by plane?
The distance between Chennai and Nairobi is about 5048.4 km. Flights usually cover this in 21h 00m, 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 July 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.

Best airlines flying from Chennai to Nairobi

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Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom ₹ 30,288	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 1,009 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
IndiGo	PriceFrom ₹ 41,185	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 580 reviews	Search IndiGo flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom ₹ 45,901	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,492 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Air Arabia	PriceFrom ₹ 46,115	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 57 reviews	Search Air Arabia flights

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