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How to get fromChennai to Nairobiby plane, train, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Chennai to Nairobi by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly from Chennai International Airport

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    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Nairobi (NBO)plane plane MAA - NBO
    13h 5m
    $231–601

  2. Train to Tirupati Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Chennai Central to Renigunta Jntrain train
    2. Fly from Tirupati Airport (TIR) to Nairobi (NBO)plane plane TIR - NBO
    16h 39m
    $334–917

  3. Bus to Pondicherry, fly

    1. Take the bus from Koyembedu to Pondicherrybus bus
    2. Fly from Pondicherry (PNY) to Nairobi (NBO)plane plane PNY - NBO
    24h 15m
    $370–976

Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Nairobi (NBO) flights

Calendar59Weekly Planes
Duration12h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$232Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,063.7 km
  • Duration: 13h 5m

What companies run services between Chennai, India and Nairobi, Kenya?

IndiGo Airlines, Etihad, and six other airlines fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Nairobi (NBO) every 4 hours.

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