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

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

Which airlines fly to Nairobi?

Etihad Airways, Air Arabia and IndiGo are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Nairobi from Chennai according to our data. Etihad Airways is the first choice among our users, with 28% 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 August 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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16:00 - 10:30MAA Chennai-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

21h 00m1 stop Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

16:45 - 11:10NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-MAA Chennai

15h 55m1 stop Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

₹ 52,098Multiple Airlines

Wed, 2 Sep - Wed, 9 Sep

21:55 - 18:05MAA Chennai-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

22h 40m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

07:05 - 08:25NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-MAA Chennai

22h 50m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

₹ 53,999Etihad Airways

Sat, 19 Sep - Sat, 26 Sep

09:35 - 14:10MAA Chennai-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

31h 05m2 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Muscat Seeb

22:45 - 03:25NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-MAA Chennai

26h 10m1 stop Sharjah

₹ 54,094Multiple Airlines

Sat, 19 Sep - Sat, 26 Sep

09:35 - 06:25MAA Chennai-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

23h 20m1 stop Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

16:45 - 14:50NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-MAA Chennai

19h 35m1 stop Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

₹ 55,140Multiple Airlines

Thu, 15 Oct - Wed, 21 Oct

09:35 - 06:25MAA Chennai-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

23h 20m1 stop Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

16:45 - 18:20NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-MAA Chennai

23h 05m1 stop Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

₹ 55,140Multiple Airlines

Thu, 15 Oct - Tue, 20 Oct

04:05 - 06:10MAA Chennai-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

28h 35m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

07:05 - 08:25NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-MAA Chennai

22h 50m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

₹ 57,231Etihad Airways

Wed, 23 Sep - Sun, 27 Sep

09:55 - 12:30MAA Chennai-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

29h 05m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

19:15 - 02:35NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-MAA Chennai

28h 50m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

₹ 58,087Etihad Airways

Fri, 27 Nov - Mon, 30 Nov

21:05 - 13:10MAA Chennai-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

18h 35m2 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Addis Ababa Bole

17:30 - 08:15NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-MAA Chennai

12h 15m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

₹ 113,987Ethiopian Air

Tue, 25 Aug - Wed, 2 Sep

20:10 - 13:10MAA Chennai-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

19h 30m2 stops New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl Addis Ababa Bole

17:30 - 08:15NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-MAA Chennai

12h 15m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

₹ 115,984Ethiopian Air

Tue, 25 Aug - Wed, 2 Sep

21:05 - 13:10MAA Chennai-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

18h 35m2 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Addis Ababa Bole

17:30 - 08:15NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-MAA Chennai

12h 15m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

₹ 116,174Ethiopian Air

Tue, 25 Aug - Wed, 2 Sep

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Etihad Airways flights from Chennai to Nairobi

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Etihad Airways

19 Sept

MAA21:55Chennai

22h 40m

1 stop

NBO18:05Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

26 Sept

NBO07:05Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

22h 50m

1 stop

MAA08:25Chennai

₹ 53,999

Etihad Airways

23 Sept

MAA04:05Chennai

28h 35m

1 stop

NBO06:10Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

27 Sept

NBO07:05Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

22h 50m

1 stop

MAA08:25Chennai

₹ 57,231

Etihad Airways

27 Nov

MAA09:55Chennai

29h 05m

1 stop

NBO12:30Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

30 Nov

NBO19:15Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

28h 50m

1 stop

MAA02:35Chennai

₹ 58,087

Qatar Airways flights from Chennai to Nairobi

Our best Qatar Airways deals on Chennai to Nairobi flight tickets

Qatar Airways

15 Oct

MAA04:20Chennai

27h 05m

3 stops

NBO04:55Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

20 Oct

NBO13:00Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

11h 20m

2 stops

MAA02:50Chennai

₹ 98,681

Qatar Airways

2 Sept

MAA04:05Chennai

27h 20m

3 stops

NBO04:55Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

9 Sept

NBO13:00Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

35h 20m

2 stops

MAA02:50Chennai

₹ 131,005

Qatar Airways

19 Sept

MAA04:20Chennai

27h 05m

3 stops

NBO04:55Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

26 Sept

NBO07:20Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

41h 00m

2 stops

MAA02:50Chennai

₹ 136,519

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ChennaiNairobi

MAA Chennai - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

MAANBO

Chennai

Wed 2/9

16:00-10:30

1 stop21h 00m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 9/9

16:45-11:10

1 stop15h 55m

₹ 52,098

ChennaiNairobi

MAA Chennai - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

MAANBO

Chennai

Sat 19/9

21:55-18:05

1 stop22h 40m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat 26/9

07:05-08:25

1 stop22h 50m

₹ 53,999

ChennaiNairobi

MAA Chennai - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

MAANBO

Chennai

Sat 19/9

09:35-14:10

2 stops31h 05m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat 26/9

22:45-03:25

1 stop26h 10m

₹ 54,094

ChennaiNairobi

MAA Chennai - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

MAANBO

Chennai

Thu 15/10

09:35-06:25

1 stop23h 20m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 21/10

16:45-14:50

1 stop19h 35m

₹ 55,140

ChennaiNairobi

MAA Chennai - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

MAANBO

Chennai

Thu 15/10

09:35-06:25

1 stop23h 20m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 20/10

16:45-18:20

1 stop23h 05m

₹ 55,140

ChennaiNairobi

MAA Chennai - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

MAANBO

Chennai

Wed 23/9

04:05-06:10

1 stop28h 35m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 27/9

07:05-08:25

1 stop22h 50m

₹ 57,231

ChennaiNairobi

MAA Chennai - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

MAANBO

Chennai

Fri 27/11

09:55-12:30

1 stop29h 05m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 30/11

19:15-02:35

1 stop28h 50m

₹ 58,087

Fastest return journey

ChennaiNairobi

MAA Chennai - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

MAANBO

Chennai

Tue 25/8

21:05-13:10

2 stops18h 35m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 2/9

17:30-08:15

1 stop12h 15m

₹ 113,987

ChennaiNairobi

MAA Chennai - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

MAANBO

Chennai

Tue 25/8

20:10-13:10

2 stops19h 30m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 2/9

17:30-08:15

1 stop12h 15m

₹ 115,984

ChennaiNairobi

MAA Chennai - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

MAANBO

Chennai

Tue 25/8

21:05-13:10

2 stops18h 35m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 2/9

17:30-08:15

1 stop12h 15m

₹ 116,174

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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 ₹ 58,752 to ₹ 87,748.
The lowest price recently found on this route was ₹ 52,098.

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 ₹ 41,925.

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The fastest flight from Chennai to Nairobi takes 23h 20m

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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 23h 20m, 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 August 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 ₹ 30,003	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 1,019 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
IndiGo	PriceFrom ₹ 40,797	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 583 reviews	Search IndiGo flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom ₹ 45,468	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,498 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Air Arabia	PriceFrom ₹ 45,680	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 57 reviews	Search Air Arabia flights

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