Award flights from Seoul Incheon (ICN) to Madrid (MAD)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 3 programs for ICN→MAD. Lowest economy: 21,000 points + $169.78 (Virgin Atlantic Flying Club). Lowest business: 112,000 points + $259.47 (Virgin Atlantic Flying Club). Lowest premium economy: 479,700 miles (GOL Smiles).
Data as of
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ICN to MAD at a glance
- From
- Incheon International, Seoul, South Korea (ICN)
- To
- Madrid Barajas International, Madrid, Spain (MAD)
- Programs with award space seen
- 3 of 3 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy, via GOL Smiles and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club
- Airlines seen on these awards
- Air France (AF), Emirates (EK), Ethiopian Airlines (ET), Etihad Airways (EY), Korean Air (KE), KLM (KL), EL AL (LY), Qatar Airways (QR), SAS (SK), Turkish Airlines (TK), Air Europa (UX)
- Departures with open awards
- Oct 2026 to Sep 2027
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Madrid (MAD)
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubLowest observed | 21,000 pts + $169.78 | 1 stopNonstop from 37,000 pts | Air France (AF), Korean Air (KE), KLM (KL), EL AL (LY) | 1 | 71 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 30,000 pts + $149.90 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Etihad Airways (EY), KLM (KL), SAS (SK) +1 more | 9+ | 40 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 78,200 pts + taxes not reported | Nonstop | Air France (AF), Emirates (EK), Ethiopian Airlines (ET), Korean Air (KE) +4 more | 1 | 328 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubLowest observed | 42,000 pts + $192.86 | 1 stop | Air France (AF) | 1 | 31 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 50,000 pts + $229.20 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), KLM (KL), Air Europa (UX) | 9+ | 39 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 479,700 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Emirates (EK) | 1 | 43 | See dates |
Business
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air France/KLM Flying BlueLowest observed | 85,000 pts + $342.70 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), KLM (KL), Air Europa (UX) | 5 | 40 | See dates | |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 112,000 pts + $259.47 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), KLM (KL), EL AL (LY) | 1 | 15 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 579,100 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Emirates (EK), KLM (KL), Qatar Airways (QR) +1 more | 1 | 225 | See dates |
First: not seen in the last 30 days.
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats. Dates seen counts departure dates with an open award in that cabin at any price; newest observation is the latest time AwardTool saw one of them. Seats is the count the program reported when we observed it; some programs report at most 9.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 21,000 pts + $169.78 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 42,000 pts + $192.86 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 166,000 pts + $348.90 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | GOL Smiles | 596,800 pts + taxes not reported | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date |
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them at the time shown. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Nonstop award space
- Economy: nonstop from 37,000 points via Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, which showed nonstop space on 10 dates (2 programs had nonstop space).
Best months to fly ICN to MAD on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21,000 · Virgin (1 date) | 155,500 · Flying Blue (1 date) | 166,000 · Flying Blue (1 date) | |
| 21,000 · Virgin (1 date) | 225,500 · Flying Blue (5 dates) | 519,500 · Flying Blue (5 dates) | |
| 21,000 · Virgin (8 dates) | 42,000 · Virgin (2 dates) | 112,000 · Virgin (1 date) | |
| 21,000 · Virgin (1 date) | 42,000 · Virgin (4 dates) | 112,000 · Virgin (1 date) | |
| 21,000 · Virgin (16 dates) | 42,000 · Virgin (11 dates) | 85,000 · Flying Blue (2 dates) | |
| 21,000 · Virgin (11 dates) | 42,000 · Virgin (7 dates) | 112,000 · Virgin (2 dates) | |
| 88,000 · Virgin (1 date) | 479,700 · Smiles (3 dates) | 579,100 · Smiles (7 dates) | |
| 37,000 · Virgin (1 date) | 154,500 · Flying Blue (2 dates) | 163,000 · Flying Blue (2 dates) | |
| 37,000 · Virgin (12 dates) | — | 579,300 · Smiles (22 dates) | |
| 31,000 · Virgin (13 dates) | 52,000 · Virgin (6 dates) | 220,000 · Virgin (5 dates) | |
| 37,000 · Virgin (2 dates) | 50,000 · Flying Blue (15 dates) | 104,000 · Flying Blue (15 dates) | |
| 37,000 · Virgin (4 dates) | 50,000 · Flying Blue (9 dates) | 104,000 · Flying Blue (10 dates) |
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
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Search ICN to MADQuestions about ICN to MAD award flights
What's the lowest Seoul Incheon to Madrid award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 21,000 points + $169.78 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Virgin Atlantic Flying Club showed economy award space on 71 departure dates (newest observation Oct 15, 2026, 10:21 UTC). In business, 112,000 points + $259.47 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Virgin Atlantic Flying Club showed business award space on 15 departure dates (newest observation Oct 15, 2026, 10:21 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space on ICN→MAD?
3 programs in the last 30 days: GOL Smiles (economy 328 dates, premium economy 43 dates, business 225 dates); Air France/KLM Flying Blue (economy 40 dates, premium economy 39 dates, business 40 dates); Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (economy 71 dates, premium economy 31 dates, business 15 dates). Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from ICN to MAD?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy, bookable via GOL Smiles and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 37,000 points with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
Which credit card points transfer to these programs?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list; check current bonuses first.
Which months had the lowest ICN→MAD award prices?
Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers: in economy, the lowest award was for Feb 2027 departures, 21,000 points with Virgin (16 dates); in business, the lowest award was for Aug 2027 departures, 104,000 miles with Flying Blue (15 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.