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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Nairobi to Chennai, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Nairobi to Chennai, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap Flights from Nairobi to Chennai (NBO-MAA)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Nairobi to Chennai that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Nairobi to Chennai flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Nairobi to Chennai to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the most popular layover airport when flying from Nairobi to Chennai?

Percentage of 1-stop round-trip flights from Nairobi to Chennai chosen by KAYAK users via each layover airport in the last 12 months (only includes trips with the same layover airport on both legs).

Mumbai (BOM) is the top choice – 38% of KAYAK users who clicked on 1-stop flights from Nairobi to Chennai picked an itinerary connecting there.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from Nairobi to Chennai?

Average round-trip price for 1-stop flights from Nairobi to Chennai clicked by KAYAK users in the last 12 months (only includes trips with the same layover airport on both legs).

Flights via Manama (BAH) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $397.

Which layover airport offers the shortest total travel time from Nairobi to Chennai?

Shortest average total travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Nairobi to Chennai via different layover airports, based on KAYAK user data from the last 12 months.

Consider flying via Sharjah (SHJ) for the shortest journey. The average one-way travel time for flights connecting there is 10h 54m.

Which layover airport has the quickest connection when flying from Nairobi to Chennai?

Average layover duration at different layover airports for 1-stop one-way flights from Nairobi to Chennai, based on KAYAK user data from the last 12 months.

If you prefer a quick connection, Sharjah (SHJ) often has the shortest layovers from Nairobi to Chennai, with an average of 2h 01m.

Good to know

Low seasonAugust
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 38% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 1% lower on average.

When to book flights from Nairobi to Chennai

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Nairobi to Chennai based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Nairobi to Chennai flights

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Nairobi and Chennai?

    Yes, you’ll need a passport to travel to Chennai from Nairobi.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Nairobi to Chennai?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Nairobi to Chennai, Etihad Airways or IndiGo?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Nairobi to Chennai are Etihad Airways and IndiGo. With an average price for the route of $451 and an overall rating of 7.3, Etihad Airways is the most popular choice. IndiGo is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $418 and an overall rating of 6.8.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Nairobi to Chennai?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Nairobi to Chennai.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Nairobi to Chennai?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Chennai from Nairobi is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Nairobi to Chennai?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Chennai with an airline and back to Nairobi with another airline. Booking your flights between Nairobi and MAA can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Nairobi to Chennai?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Chennai from Nairobi up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top airlines flying from Nairobi to Chennai

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Nairobi to Chennai. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Nairobi to Chennai? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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Etihad AirwaysOverall score based on 1394 reviews
7.2Food
7.6Boarding
7.8Crew
7.3Comfort
7.2Entertainment
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Ethiad wanted to charge me $1100 for 2 checked bags on a ticket that was $550. Nother the airline or airfare assist was willing to help before arriving at the airport. All parties said it was the other responsibility to help. Never flying ethiad or using kayak again.

2.0 MediocreMartin, Feb 2026
NBO - AUH
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Ethiad wanted to charge me $1100 for 2 checked bags on a ticket that was $550. Nother the airline or airfare assist was willing to help before arriving at the airport. All parties said it was the other responsibility to help. Never flying ethiad or using kayak again.

Good service. But on flight to Kochi no entertainment except in app. And no working outlets to charge phone.

The crew could have been more friendly and could have offered to make the beds. Also, Ethiad should have more vegetarian food options.

It was mediocre. Honestly, the flight was late but that didn’t bother me as I had plenty of time. The only thing that bothered me is that the crew never asked to make the beds for us in business class. Maybe the crew was exhausted and that just didn’t occur to them.

There was not any issues with the Etihad Airways. Staff was excellent and I love the variety of movies and games that they provided.

Was so disappointing. Business class with no TV, uncomfortable seats. Had much higher expectations.

Seat space was tight and uncomfortable. There was hardly any cushioning giving me a terrible tail bone ache. Getting and out was extremely cramped. We paid for seat choices and felt totally ripped off. Food was mediocre. By the time the servers served 2 or 3 rows they ran out of this or that option as we saw on the inbound trip also. This is infuriating. Entertainment choices were extremely limited for such a long haul. The screen froze on occasion and did not switch off when the on off button was pressed. When it did it came back on its own in 5 seconds. The airlines has gone downhill since last year.

excellent, staff and boarding were all seamless and no issues, thank you!

Wish the flight attendants were more attentive in serving food

More leg space than other flights, but *maybe* narrower seats

Flight was delayed and due to this we almost miss the connection flight

The flight was delayed by 3 hours, causing me to miss my connecting international flight. I then had to wait in the airport 18 hours for the next flight. The reason for the delay was a computer issue, not something outside of their control like weather. To add insult to injury, instead of trying to expedite the flight to make up for lost time, they ran a carry-on baggage check to verify every bag onboard belonged to someone on the plane, which took another 20 minutes.

झूठा है इंडिगो फ्लाइट में मील दिया नहीं जब शिकायत किया तो बोला आपको मिल चुका है

It took a lot of time to declare that the flight gonna be cancelled ☹️ very disappointed.

Electronic check in is must these days. Food could be better.

They denied my meal which was included in ticket and also damaged my bag completely and broke the wheel and still not accepting their fault

Flight cancelled after 4+ hour delay. Indigo created a nightmare scenario and showed the most callus attitude towards the passengers I will refer to them was IndiNoGo!

Very nice and pleasant. Boarding was quick and the crew were responsive

IndiGo is low cost and therefore no frills, but is always a pleasant experience. No mood lighting and fancy features but clean aircraft, professional crew and absolute value for money.

Very hard seats. No food service, even though price is not competitive.

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