Are there direct flights from Madrid to Seoul?

Direct flights from Madrid to Seoul are not common. Historically, direct flights have accounted for approximately 2.5% of all available options across the trailing quarter. Travelers typically encounter flights with stopovers, where the median number of stopovers is 2. This suggests that most journeys on this route will involve at least one connection.

What's the flight time from Madrid to Seoul?

The typical direct flight time from Madrid to Seoul is approximately 12 hours and 50 minutes, covering a distance of 9963 kilometers. Flights with one stop, however, usually take considerably longer, with a median duration of 18 hours and 35 minutes. This difference highlights the convenience of direct routes when available.

Is it cheaper to fly direct or with a layover from Madrid to Seoul?

Historically, it has been cheaper to fly with a layover from Madrid to Seoul. Connecting flights have a median price of $805, while direct flights are typically more expensive, with a median price of $1058. This represents a premium of 31% for direct flights. Direct flights also make up a small portion of the total options, accounting for only 5.3% of available routes across the trailing quarter.

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Madrid to Seoul: Overview

Insights for flights from Madrid to Seoul

Fares for flights from Madrid to Seoul typically range from $844–$1362, with a median of $1140. Right now, current fares are above the typical level, and only 1% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities to find cheap flights from Madrid to Seoul.

When considering the cheapest time to fly from Madrid to Seoul, February stands out as the most affordable month, with a median fare of $543. Following February, December offers a median fare of $719, and April presents a median of $737. These months offer more competitive pricing compared to the overall median.

The typical journey time for flights from Madrid to Seoul is approximately 21h 40m, including connections. Most itineraries connect at least once, with the median number of stopovers when connecting being 2. Only 2.5% of recent fares were for direct flights from Madrid to Seoul, indicating that travelers should expect connecting itineraries for this route.

This route covers a significant distance of 9963 km, classifying it as a long-haul journey. Such a distance means that flights between Madrid and Seoul are substantial international trips, often involving considerable travel time and multiple segments.

How much is a round trip from Madrid to Seoul

Regular price: €608 - €1,085

Prices for flights from Madrid to Seoul are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Madrid to Seoul is between 608 EUR and 1085 EUR. The current lowest deal is 535 EUR with Scandinavian Airlines, for travel from Dec 1-Dec 15.

now 535 €

Low 608 €

High 1,085 €

The cheapest time to fly from Madrid to Seoul

The cheapest month to fly from Madrid to Seoul is February, with a median price of $543. The most expensive month is August, with a median price of $1454. Prices are generally lower from February to December.

February

Cheapest

Flights from 543 €

August

Most Expensive

Flights from 1,454 €

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Direct flights from Madrid to Seoul

Korean Air

Last-minute flights going from Madrid to Seoul

Sun, Aug 2

⌛ Last-Minute

MAD - Seoul

Madrid (MAD) - Seoul (ICN)

Hainan Airlines

1,015 €

737 €

One-way

Sun, Aug 9

⌛ Last-Minute

MAD - Seoul

Madrid (MAD) - Seoul (ICN)

Hainan Airlines

1,006 €

755 €

One-way

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

MAD - Seoul

Madrid (MAD) - Seoul (ICN)

Hainan Airlines

937 €

694 €

One-way

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

MAD - Seoul

Madrid (MAD) - Seoul (ICN)

Hainan Airlines

993 €

714 €

One-way

Thu, Aug 13

⌛ Last-Minute

MAD - Seoul

Madrid (MAD) - Seoul (ICN)

Hainan Airlines

986 €

696 €

One-way

Sun, Aug 16

⌛ Last-Minute

MAD - Seoul

Madrid (MAD) - Seoul (ICN)

Hainan Airlines

977 €

708 €

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Madrid to Seoul

3 nights

Aug 20 - Aug 23

947 € → 641 €

32%

3 nights

Aug 17 - Aug 20

964 € → 660 €

32%

4 nights

Aug 21 - Aug 25

946 € → 656 €

31%

3 nights

Aug 13 - Aug 16

986 € → 696 €

29%

Popular Airports to fly from Madrid to Seoul

Madrid - Seoul route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Madrid to Seoul are above the typical level, with a median price of $1140.

📅 Best time to fly

February is historically the cheapest month

Historically, February is the cheapest month to fly from Madrid to Seoul, with a median price of $543.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights are typically 21h 40m

The typical flight duration from Madrid to Seoul is 21h 40m, covering a distance of 9963 km.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 2.5% of recent flights from Madrid to Seoul are direct, with connecting flights being dominant.

🏆 Airline highlight

Korean Air offers direct flights

Korean Air is one airline that offers direct flights from Madrid to Seoul, with one direct deal recently found.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Deals for flights from Madrid to Seoul are frequent, with many deals appearing in the last 30 days.

Madrid main airports to depart from

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas (MAD)

Cheapest

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas is a convenient departure point for flights from Madrid to Seoul.

📍 ~15 km from Madrid city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$620

Seoul main airports to arrive at

Incheon International (ICN)

Cheapest

Incheon International Airport is a major gateway for flights arriving in Seoul from Madrid, offering competitive prices.

📍 ~50 km from Seoul city center (reachable by public transport or car)

💸 Flights from ~$620

Airports nearby Seoul used as alternative

Cheongju International (CJJ)

Cheongju International Airport is a practical alternative for Seoul, offering international flights and good connections.

📍 ~110 km from Seoul (reachable by express bus and rail services)

💸 Flights from ~$871

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Seoul

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Madrid to Seoul is typically 14-27 days before departure. During this period, the average price for a ticket is around $842. Prices tend to be higher for last-minute bookings, with flights purchased 0-6 days out averaging $1141. Even planning further in advance, such as 60+ days out, shows a higher average price of $1115.

Based on historical data from the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from Madrid to Seoul is considered to be $844 or less. The median price for this route has been $1140. Prices can go up significantly, with 75% of tickets costing $1362 or more. Aiming for a price below $844 would put your fare in the lowest 25% of prices observed.

Historically, February has offered the cheapest flights from Madrid to Seoul, with a median price of $543. Other relatively inexpensive months include December, with a median price of $719, and April, with a median price of $737. The annual median price for this route across the trailing quarter is $1140, indicating that these months offer significant savings compared to the yearly average.

Madrid to Seoul: Overview

Insights for flights from Madrid to Seoul

How much is a round trip from Madrid to Seoul

Regular price: €608 - €1,085

Prices for flights from Madrid to Seoul are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Madrid to Seoul is between 608 EUR and 1085 EUR. The current lowest deal is 535 EUR with Scandinavian Airlines, for travel from Dec 1-Dec 15.

now 535 €

Low 608 €

High 1,085 €

The cheapest time to fly from Madrid to Seoul

February

Cheapest

Flights from 543 €

August

Most Expensive

Flights from 1,454 €

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