Private jet to the World Economic Forum in Davos
The 2027 Annual Meeting runs from 18 to 22 January at the Davos Congress Centre. Most delegates fly into Zurich, about 90 minutes by road, and a helicopter cuts that to about half an hour.
- 2027 dates
- 18 to 22 January
- Zurich to Davos
- About 90 min by road
- By helicopter
- 30 to 35 min
- Nearest airport
- Samedan, 65 km
How the trip works
Most land at Zurich, about 90 minutes from Davos by road. Dübendorf opens to business aviation for Forum passengers, Samedan is the nearest airport at about 65 km, and Friedrichshafen in Germany is a slot-free option about 90 minutes away. A helicopter from Zurich to the Stilli helipad in Davos takes 30 to 35 minutes.
During the Forum, Zurich limits business aircraft without approved parking to about two to three hours on the ground, and it cannot be used as an alternate. Planners advise starting on parking right after the previous Forum ends.
Approved schedules are fixed: changes to arrival time, aircraft type or ground time can void the approval. Hotels in Zurich and Davos sell out early, and winter roads can lengthen every transfer.
Helicopter transfers depend on the weather, so we always hold a car as the fallback. See our Zurich page for routes and estimates.
Sources:Davos Klosters: World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2027, 18 to 22 January 2027Universal Weather and Aviation, January 2026: World Economic Forum 2026 business aviation destination guideOPSGROUP: Davos World Economic Forum airport briefing (WEF 2026)PrivateFly: World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos by private jet
Airports for the World Economic Forum
| Airport | To Davos | Forum rules (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Zurich (LSZH) | About 90 min by road | Prior permission for most flights; 2 to 3 hours on the ground without approved parking; not usable as an alternate; customs at the FBO for up to 24 passengers |
| Dübendorf (LSMD) | In Zurich | Opens to civil traffic for Forum passengers only; prior permission; weekdays 07:00 to 21:00; flights between Zurich and Dübendorf not allowed |
| Samedan (LSZS) | About 65 km | Prior permission for all flights; airport test for pilots; restricted airspace around Davos |
| St. Gallen-Altenrhein (LSZR) | Not published | 4,774 ft runway, so smaller jets only; no slots or prior permission |
| Friedrichshafen (EDNY, Germany) | About 90 min by road | No slots or prior permission; ample parking |
| Geneva (LSGG) | Not published | Parking permission required during the Forum; not a reliable fallback |
Rules applied to the 2026 Forum. The 2027 NOTAMs are issued close to the event and revised often.
Sources:Universal Weather and Aviation, January 2026: World Economic Forum 2026 business aviation destination guideOPSGROUP: Davos World Economic Forum airport briefing (WEF 2026)PrivateFly: World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos by private jet
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Zurich to Davos by helicopter
Helicopters fly from Zurich to the Stilli helipad in Davos in 30 to 35 minutes. International passengers clear customs and immigration before boarding. PrivateFly gives an estimate of €8,500 one way for a six-seat Leonardo AW109 during the Forum, with prices higher than usual.
Flights depend on mountain weather, so the car stays booked as a fallback.
Sources:PrivateFly: World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos by private jetUniversal Weather and Aviation, January 2026: World Economic Forum 2026 business aviation destination guide
Jets and helicopters for Davos
Most Forum traffic is midsize to large jets; twins fly the Zurich transfer.
Bombardier Global 6000 / 6500 / Express
4 on charter in Switzerland
Leonardo AW109 (A109 Power / Grand / GrandNew)
5 on charter in Switzerland
Questions, answered
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Ask a specialistWhen is the World Economic Forum 2027?+
Monday 18 to Friday 22 January 2027, at the Congress Centre in Davos.
Which airport is best for Davos?+
Zurich for most flights, about 90 minutes by road. Dübendorf opens for Forum passengers, and Friedrichshafen in Germany has no slots or prior permission.
How long is the helicopter from Zurich to Davos?+
30 to 35 minutes to the Stilli helipad, weather permitting.
Can I leave my jet at Zurich during the Forum?+
Only with approved parking, requested months in advance. Without it, ground time is limited to about two to three hours.
Do I need a landing permit?+
Private non-revenue flights to Switzerland need no landing permit. Charter flights by non-EU operators do.
Related pages
Fares, dates and rules on this page were checked on 19 October 2026. Official fares and schedules change every season; the operator or authority named in each source has the final word.
- 1.Davos Klosters: World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2027, 18 to 22 January 2027
- 2.Universal Weather and Aviation, January 2026: World Economic Forum 2026 business aviation destination guide
- 3.OPSGROUP: Davos World Economic Forum airport briefing (WEF 2026)
- 4.PrivateFly: World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos by private jet
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