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

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

Which airlines fly to Nairobi?

Etihad Airways, IndiGo and Ethiopian Air 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 30% 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 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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17:00 - 10:30MAA Chennai-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

20h 00m1 stop Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

16:45 - 20:25NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-MAA Chennai

25h 10m1 stop Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

₹ 50,224Multiple Airlines

Wed, 16 Sep - Fri, 18 Sep

02:30 - 05:40MAA Chennai-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

29h 40m1 stop Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

06:40 - 01:05NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-MAA Chennai

15h 55m1 stop Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

₹ 51,946IndiGo

Wed, 16 Sep - Thu, 24 Sep

09:00 - 05:40MAA Chennai-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

23h 10m1 stop Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

06:40 - 10:20NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-MAA Chennai

25h 10m1 stop Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

₹ 53,477IndiGo

Tue, 20 Oct - Tue, 27 Oct

03:55 - 12:30MAA Chennai-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

11h 05m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

14:10 - 03:00NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-MAA Chennai

10h 20m1 stop Sharjah

₹ 54,721Multiple Airlines

Wed, 9 Dec - Wed, 16 Dec

03:40 - 13:20MAA Chennai-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

12h 10m1 stop Sharjah

23:50 - 03:00NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-MAA Chennai

24h 40m1 stop Sharjah

₹ 55,486Air Arabia

Mon, 21 Dec - Mon, 28 Dec

03:40 - 23:00MAA Chennai-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

21h 50m1 stop Sharjah

23:50 - 03:00NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-MAA Chennai

24h 40m1 stop Sharjah

₹ 56,155Air Arabia

Tue, 12 Jan - Sat, 23 Jan

09:55 - 18:20MAA Chennai-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

10h 55m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

19:15 - 08:05NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-MAA Chennai

10h 20m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

₹ 57,495Etihad Airways

Fri, 30 Oct - Sun, 1 Nov

10:15 - 18:05MAA Chennai-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

10h 20m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

19:00 - 20:10NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-MAA Chennai

22h 40m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

₹ 57,495Etihad Airways

Mon, 12 Oct - Thu, 15 Oct

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

18h 30m2 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Addis Ababa Bole

17:30 - 15:05NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-MAA Chennai

19h 05m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

₹ 160,335Ethiopian Air

Fri, 30 Oct - Sun, 1 Nov

20:00 - 13:10MAA Chennai-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

19h 40m2 stops New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl Addis Ababa Bole

17:30 - 15:40NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-MAA Chennai

19h 40m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

₹ 160,431Ethiopian Air

Fri, 30 Oct - Sun, 1 Nov

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10:00 - 13:10MAA Chennai-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

29h 40m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

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

12h 30m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

₹ 63,809Ethiopian Air

Tue, 25 Aug - Wed, 2 Sep

02:30 - 05:40MAA Chennai-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

29h 40m1 stop Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

06:40 - 23:05NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-MAA Chennai

13h 55m1 stop Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

₹ 72,227IndiGo

Mon, 24 Aug - Wed, 2 Sep

02:30 - 05:40MAA Chennai-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

29h 40m1 stop Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

06:40 - 23:05NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-MAA Chennai

13h 55m1 stop Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

₹ 73,567IndiGo

Mon, 24 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 - 08:30NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-MAA Chennai

12h 30m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

₹ 114,416Ethiopian 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 - 08:30NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-MAA Chennai

12h 30m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

₹ 114,511Ethiopian Air

Tue, 25 Aug - Wed, 2 Sep

04:10 - 13:40MAA Chennai-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

12h 00m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

08:15 - 08:50NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-MAA Chennai

22h 05m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

₹ 118,816Multiple Airlines

Tue, 25 Aug - Wed, 2 Sep

04:10 - 18:55MAA Chennai-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

17h 15m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Entebbe

07:20 - 02:50NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-MAA Chennai

41h 00m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Doha Hamad Intl

₹ 140,628Multiple Airlines

Tue, 25 Aug - Wed, 2 Sep

13:45 - 06:45MAA Chennai-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

19h 30m2 stops Muscat Seeb Doha Hamad Intl

01:20 - 07:25NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-MAA Chennai

27h 35m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Muscat Seeb

₹ 145,794Oman Air

Tue, 25 Aug - Tue, 1 Sep

04:10 - 19:55MAA Chennai-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

18h 15m3 stops Doha Hamad Intl Dar Es Salaam Arusha Kilimanjaro

08:15 - 02:50NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-MAA Chennai

16h 05m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

₹ 147,611Multiple Airlines

Tue, 25 Aug - Wed, 2 Sep

04:10 - 19:55MAA Chennai-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

18h 15m3 stops Doha Hamad Intl Dar Es Salaam Arusha Kilimanjaro

07:20 - 02:40NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-MAA Chennai

40h 50m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Doha Hamad Intl

₹ 150,481Multiple Airlines

Tue, 25 Aug - Wed, 2 Sep

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IndiGo flights from Chennai to Nairobi

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IndiGo

16 Sept

MAA02:30Chennai

29h 40m

1 stop

NBO05:40Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

24 Sept

NBO06:40Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

15h 55m

1 stop

MAA01:05Chennai

₹ 51,946

IndiGo

20 Oct

MAA09:00Chennai

23h 10m

1 stop

NBO05:40Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

27 Oct

NBO06:40Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

25h 10m

1 stop

MAA10:20Chennai

₹ 53,477

IndiGo

24 Aug

MAA02:30Chennai

29h 40m

1 stop

NBO05:40Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

2 Sept

NBO06:40Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

13h 55m

1 stop

MAA23:05Chennai

₹ 72,227

Qatar Airways flights from Chennai to Nairobi

Our best Qatar Airways deals on Chennai to Nairobi flight tickets

Qatar Airways

21 Dec

MAA04:05Chennai

27h 20m

3 stops

NBO04:55Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

28 Dec

NBO08:45Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

15h 00m

1 stop

MAA02:15Chennai

₹ 77,298

Qatar Airways

20 Oct

MAA04:20Chennai

27h 05m

2 stops

NBO04:55Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

27 Oct

NBO08:45Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

15h 05m

1 stop

MAA02:20Chennai

₹ 78,063

Qatar Airways

9 Dec

MAA04:05Chennai

27h 20m

3 stops

NBO04:55Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

16 Dec

NBO20:50Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

27h 10m

2 stops

MAA02:30Chennai

₹ 151,821

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ChennaiNairobi

MAA Chennai - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

MAANBO

Chennai

Wed 16/9

17:00-10:30

1 stop20h 00m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 18/9

16:45-20:25

1 stop25h 10m

₹ 50,224

ChennaiNairobi

MAA Chennai - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

MAANBO

Chennai

Wed 16/9

02:30-05:40

1 stop29h 40m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 24/9

06:40-01:05

1 stop15h 55m

₹ 51,946

ChennaiNairobi

MAA Chennai - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

MAANBO

Chennai

Tue 20/10

09:00-05:40

1 stop23h 10m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 27/10

06:40-10:20

1 stop25h 10m

₹ 53,477

ChennaiNairobi

MAA Chennai - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

MAANBO

Chennai

Wed 9/12

03:55-12:30

1 stop11h 05m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 16/12

14:10-03:00

1 stop10h 20m

₹ 54,721

ChennaiNairobi

MAA Chennai - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

MAANBO

Chennai

Mon 21/12

03:40-13:20

1 stop12h 10m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 28/12

23:50-03:00

1 stop24h 40m

₹ 55,486

ChennaiNairobi

MAA Chennai - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

MAANBO

Chennai

Tue 12/1

03:40-23:00

1 stop21h 50m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat 23/1

23:50-03:00

1 stop24h 40m

₹ 56,155

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ChennaiNairobi

MAA Chennai - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

MAANBO

Chennai

Fri 30/10

09:55-18:20

1 stop10h 55m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 1/11

19:15-08:05

1 stop10h 20m

₹ 57,495

ChennaiNairobi

MAA Chennai - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

MAANBO

Chennai

Mon 12/10

10:15-18:05

1 stop10h 20m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 15/10

19:00-20:10

1 stop22h 40m

₹ 57,495

ChennaiNairobi

MAA Chennai - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

MAANBO

Chennai

Fri 30/10

21:10-13:10

2 stops18h 30m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 1/11

17:30-15:05

2 stops19h 05m

₹ 160,335

ChennaiNairobi

MAA Chennai - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

MAANBO

Chennai

Fri 30/10

20:00-13:10

2 stops19h 40m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 1/11

17:30-15:40

2 stops19h 40m

₹ 160,431

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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 ₹ 53,046 to ₹ 67,635.
The lowest price recently found on this route was ₹ 50,224.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Nairobi?

If you don’t want to visit Nairobi in September, then you should wait until March to fly from Chennai, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of ₹ 41,997.

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Best price found	₹ 25,351
Fastest flight time	10h 20m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Nairobi from Chennai in the past 72 hours is ₹ 25,351. The best return flight deal from Chennai to Nairobi found on momondo in the last 72 hours is ₹ 50,224.

The fastest flight from Chennai to Nairobi takes 10h 20m

There are no direct flights from Chennai to Nairobi. There are no popular flight routes from Chennai to Nairobi.

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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 10h 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.

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Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom ₹ 30,191	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 1,033 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
IndiGo	PriceFrom ₹ 41,053	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 582 reviews	Search IndiGo flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom ₹ 45,754	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,508 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Air Arabia	PriceFrom ₹ 47,002	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 55 reviews	Search Air Arabia flights

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