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Cheapest return flight
₹ 49,771
Typical prices: ₹ 40,924-₹ 62,776
Air Arabia
Fri 2/3Wed 14/3
NBO - MAA • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
₹ 28,279
Typical prices: ₹ 28,109-₹ 44,395
IndiGo
Fri 2/3
NBO - MAA • 1 stop
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There are currently no direct flights between Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport and Chennai. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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March
Cheapest • 32% price drop
May
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Top stopover airports
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH)
Cheapest • Avg ₹ 42,167 (return)
Sharjah (SHJ)
Shortest trip • 11h 16m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Nairobi to Chennai (NBO-MAA)

 
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Recent return flight deals from Jomo Kenyatta Intl to Chennai

Tue, 2 Mar - Sun, 14 Mar
Air Arabia Logo
05:15 - 03:00NBO  Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-MAA Chennai
19h 15m1 stop Sharjah
Air Arabia Logo
03:40 - 04:25MAA  Chennai-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
27h 15m1 stop Sharjah
₹ 49,771Air Arabia
2 days ago
Thu, 24 Dec - Tue, 29 Dec
Ethiopian Air Logo
17:25 - 01:10NBO  Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-MAA Chennai
29h 15m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:05 - 13:10MAA  Chennai-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
29h 35m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
₹ 52,598Ethiopian Air
3+ days ago
Mon, 28 Dec - Sun, 3 Jan
Air Arabia Logo
14:10 - 03:00NBO  Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-MAA Chennai
10h 20m1 stop Sharjah
Air Arabia Logo
03:40 - 04:25MAA  Chennai-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
27h 15m1 stop Sharjah
₹ 64,193Air Arabia
1 day ago
Wed, 23 Dec - Sun, 27 Dec
Multiple Airlines Logo
16:45 - 15:10NBO  Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-MAA Chennai
19h 55m1 stop Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl
Multiple Airlines Logo
07:00 - 06:25MAA  Chennai-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
25h 55m1 stop Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl
₹ 65,512Multiple Airlines
3+ days ago
Tue, 2 Mar - Mon, 15 Mar
Multiple Airlines Logo
05:15 - 03:00NBO  Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-MAA Chennai
19h 15m1 stop Sharjah
Multiple Airlines Logo
20:45 - 13:20MAA  Chennai-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
19h 05m2 stops Bengaluru Intl Sharjah
₹ 66,267Multiple Airlines
2 days ago
Tue, 2 Mar - Mon, 15 Mar
Multiple Airlines Logo
05:15 - 03:00NBO  Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-MAA Chennai
19h 15m1 stop Sharjah
Multiple Airlines Logo
20:45 - 13:20MAA  Chennai-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
19h 05m2 stops Bengaluru Intl Sharjah
₹ 66,455Multiple Airlines
2 days ago
Sat, 19 Dec - Tue, 22 Dec
Air Arabia Logo
05:15 - 03:00NBO  Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-MAA Chennai
19h 15m1 stop Sharjah
Air Arabia Logo
03:40 - 04:25MAA  Chennai-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
27h 15m1 stop Sharjah
₹ 68,057Air Arabia
3+ days ago
Mon, 28 Dec - Sun, 3 Jan
Multiple Airlines Logo
15:10 - 09:15NBO  Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-MAA Chennai
15h 35m2 stops Muscat Seeb Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl
Multiple Airlines Logo
03:40 - 04:25MAA  Chennai-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
27h 15m1 stop Sharjah
₹ 74,467Multiple Airlines
1 day ago
Thu, 24 Dec - Tue, 29 Dec
Multiple Airlines Logo
14:10 - 10:30NBO  Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-MAA Chennai
17h 50m2 stops Sharjah Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:05 - 13:10MAA  Chennai-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
29h 35m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
₹ 75,787Multiple Airlines
3+ days ago
Sat, 19 Dec - Tue, 22 Dec
Multiple Airlines Logo
14:10 - 09:15NBO  Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-MAA Chennai
16h 35m2 stops Sharjah Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl
Multiple Airlines Logo
03:40 - 04:25MAA  Chennai-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
27h 15m1 stop Sharjah
₹ 75,881Multiple Airlines
3+ days ago
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Price, demand, and travel trends for Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Chennai flights

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How much is a return flight from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Chennai?

Return flights from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Chennai typically range from ₹ 40,924 to ₹ 62,776. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was ₹ 49,771 on Air Arabia.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Chennai?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Thursday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Chennai. It's 29% cheaper than the average day, while Tuesday is the most expensive, with prices 14% higher.

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Key details for Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Chennai flights

Low season

November

Cheapest flight

₹ 28,279
Beat the crowds with an average 88% drop in travellers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 67% increase in travellers.
One-way flight from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Chennai

When to book flights from Jomo Kenyatta Intl to Chennai

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Jomo Kenyatta Intl to Chennai based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Chennai flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking tips.

  • How long is a flight from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Chennai?

    A direct flight from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Chennai takes 00m, covering 8,086 km.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Chennai?

    Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Chennai flight?

    Return flights from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Chennai range from ₹ 40,924 to ₹ 62,776, with an average of ₹ 53,915 over the past 12 months. Anything below ₹ 40,924 counts as a good deal.

  • Have flight prices from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Chennai changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about ₹ 49,771 to ₹ 157,230. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Chennai looking right now?

    One-way fares from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Chennai are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about ₹ 32,351, which is 7% below the typical average for this route.

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Chennai?

    Flights from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Chennai usually depart from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO) and arrive at Chennai (MAA).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Chennai pass through?

    One-stop flights from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Chennai most commonly connect through:

    • Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl (BOM) – 53% of one-stop connections
    • Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) – 33% of one-stop connections
    • Sharjah (SHJ) – 12% of one-stop connections
    • Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) – 2% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Chennai?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 38% on flights from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Chennai. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at ₹ 38,648 return on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at ₹ 61,930, a difference of ₹ 23,283.

    KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Chennai?

    Flying via Sharjah (SHJ) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 11h 16m, compared to 11h 20m via Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) and 12h 48m via Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl (BOM).

  • What is the time difference between Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport and Chennai?

    Chennai is 2 hours ahead of Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport (India Time vs Eastern Africa Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Your guide to booking Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Chennai flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly, and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Thursday departure and avoid flying on Tuesday. On this route, Thursday flights average ₹ 38,648, which is about ₹ 23,283 less than Tuesday fares (38% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Chennai trip for March. Fares historically average ₹ 36,668 return in that month – typically ₹ 29,033 less than the most expensive month, which is August (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Chennai Airport.

    • Radisson Blu Hotel And Suites GRT Chennai
    • Ridhan Regency
    • Hotel Mount Manor

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