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Flights from Chennai to Nairobi
There are no direct flights from Chennai to Nairobi. The fastest way is one stop via Mumbai or Abu Dhabi, about 9h 29m door to door (55 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 9h 29m
Chennai to Nairobi at a glance
Fastest journey9h 29mVia Mumbai, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Mumbai or Abu Dhabi
Best ways to fly from Chennai to Nairobi
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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MAA Mumbai (BOM) NBO
Leg 1: Air India, Akasa Air, IndiGo · Leg 2: IndiGo, Kenya Airways, Jambojet
Sat06:00 MAA07:37 BOM2h 08m connection09:45 BOM12:59 NBOAir India + Jambojet
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MAA Abu Dhabi (AUH) NBO
Leg 1: Air Arabia, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, Akasa Air · Leg 2: Etihad Airways
Sat10:30 MAA12:48 AUH1h 12m connection14:00 AUH17:49 NBOEtihad Airways
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MAA Manama (BAH) NBO
Leg 1: Gulf Air · Leg 2: Gulf Air
Wed06:15 MAA08:06 BAH0h 54m connection09:00 BAH14:09 NBOGulf Air
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MAA Dubai (DXB) NBO
Leg 1: Emirates, IndiGo · Leg 2: Emirates, flydubai, Kenya Airways
Mon06:30 MAA08:49 DXB2h 11m connection11:00 DXB14:48 NBOIndiGo + Emirates
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MAA Addis Ababa (ADD) NBO
Leg 1: Ethiopian Airlines · Leg 2: Ethiopian Airlines, Kenya Airways
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Good to know
- Distance
- 5,051 km3,137 miles
- Journey time
- 9h 29mon current schedules
- Time difference
- -2.5hNairobi vs Chennai
- Currency in Nairobi
- KES
- Airports
- MAA → NBO, WIL
Flights from Chennai to Nairobi: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Chennai to Nairobi?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Mumbai, Abu Dhabi and Manama. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Chennai to Nairobi?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 9h 29m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 5,051 km.
Where do you change planes between Chennai and Nairobi?
The best connecting points are Mumbai (BOM), Abu Dhabi (AUH), Manama (BAH) and Dubai (DXB). Air India flies both legs via Mumbai, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Chennai and Nairobi?
Chennai: Chennai International Airport (MAA). Nairobi: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL).
What is the time difference between Chennai and Nairobi?
Nairobi is 2.5 hours behind Chennai.
