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There are 4 ways to get from Nairobi to Chennai by plane, train, or bus

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Fly Nairobi to Chennai International Airport
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1. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane NBO - MAA
12h 50m
₹21,104–55,144
Fly Nairobi to Tirupati Airport, train
1. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Tirupati Airport (TIR)plane NBO - TIR
2. Take the train from Renigunta Jn to Peramburtrain
17h 43m
₹34,385–91,504
Fly Nairobi Wilson Airport to Chennai International Airport
1. Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane WIL - MAA
15h 36m
₹36,271–84,589
Fly Nairobi to Pondicherry, bus
1. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Pondicherry (PNY)plane NBO - PNY
2. Take the bus from Kanachettikulam to Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Standbus
24h 40m
₹31,445–86,124

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

60Weekly Planes

11h 36mAverage Duration

₹21,108Cheapest Price

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Distance: 5,077.8 km
Duration: 12h 50m

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

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

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Chennai(opens in a new window), India(opens in a new window)

Chennai, formerly known as Madras, is the capital city of Tamil Nadu, the southernmost state of India. It is the state's primate city and is located on the Coromandel Coast of the Bay of Bengal. According to the 2011 Indian census, Chennai is the sixth-most populous city in India and forms the fourth-most populous urban agglomeration. Incorporated in 1866, the Greater Chennai Corporation is the oldest municipal corporation of India and the second oldest in the world after London.

Things to do in Chennai

VGP Universal Kingdom(Opens in a new window)

VGP Universal Kingdom is an amusement park located in East Coast Road in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. The park offering small rides during the early days of its history became a full-fledged amusement park in 1997. VGP Universal kingdom, spread over 44 acres provides several fun and adventure rides for children, youth and adults, including attractions such as Tamil Nadu's first Snow park, Petting Zoo, Beach Live Shows, Paneer fort, a massive water complex and more. VGP 2000 millennium tower, Water cascades, Paneer fort and statueman are some of the main attractions. The park is owned by VGP Group of Companies founded by V. G. Panneerdas and V.G.Ravidas is its managing director.

Snow Kingdom(Opens in a new window)

Snow Kingdom is India's largest snow theme park. It occupies 14000 sqft in Chennai, Tamil Nadu and Mumbai, Maharashtra.

Places to stay in Chennai

SM MANSION near Harbour & High court(Opens in a new window)

8.5Very Good

Grand View Residency Chennai(Opens in a new window)

7.9Good

Perfect Guest House(Opens in a new window)

8.2Very Good

GRAND ELEGANT(Opens in a new window)

7.8Good