How to get fromChennai to Nairobiby plane or train

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There are 2 ways to get from Chennai to Nairobi by plane or train

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Fly from Chennai International Airport
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1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Nairobi (NBO)plane MAA - NBO
13h 1m
$212–480
Train to Tirupati Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Chennai Central to Renigunta Jntrain
2. Fly from Tirupati Airport (TIR) to Nairobi (NBO)plane TIR - NBO
16h 37m
$344–867

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

60Weekly Planes

11h 31mAverage Duration

$202Cheapest Price

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Distance: 5,069 km
Duration: 13h 1m

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

IndiGo Airlines, Etihad, and nine other airlines fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Nairobi (NBO) every 3 hours.

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Nairobi is the capital and largest city of Kenya. The name is derived from the Maasai phrase Enkare Nairobi, which translates to 'place of cool waters', a reference to the Nairobi River which flows through the city. The city proper had a population of 4,397,073 in the 2019 census. The city is commonly referred to as The Green City in the Sun. - Wikipedia (opens in a new window)

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