MAIN AIRPORT
Zurich (ZRH)
3,700 m runway (OurAirports)
All aircraft sizes; the main WEF arrival airport.
To Bahnhofstrasse: about 20 min by car · Chauffeured sedan, Private rail (SBB)
Private jet to Davos
Davos has no airport of its own. Jets land in Zurich (ZRH), which takes every aircraft size, or at Engadin airport in Samedan (SMV) for crews that have completed the airport's mandatory briefing. From either, Davos is reached by car, train or helicopter.
One week dominates Davos aviation: the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting every January. Ramp space in Zurich, helicopter slots and cars all sell out, and many aircraft drop passengers and reposition elsewhere for the week.
AIRPORTS IN PRACTICE
ALTERNATIVE
Engadin Airport, Samedan (SMV)
1,800 m runway (OurAirports)
1,707 m elevation; mandatory pilot briefing and test (Engadin Airport).
To St. Moritz village: about 15 min by car · Chauffeured SUV, Helicopter to St. Moritz
ESTIMATED PRICES BY AIRCRAFT CLASS
Flight times and one-way estimates
London (FAB) → Zurich (ZRH)
| CLASS | BLOCK TIME | ROUTING | ONE-WAY ESTIMATE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light Jet | 1h 06m | Nonstop | €3,800 – €5,100 |
| Midsize | 1h 01m | Nonstop | €4,600 – €6,100 |
| Super Midsize | 0h 58m | Nonstop | €5,100 – €6,800 |
| Heavy | 0h 56m | Nonstop | €7,900 – €8,300 |
| Ultra Long Range | 0h 53m | Nonstop | €7,900 – €10,600 |
New York (TEB) → Zurich (ZRH)
| CLASS | BLOCK TIME | ROUTING | ONE-WAY ESTIMATE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midsize | 8h 51m | 1 fuel stop (e.g. Bangor (BGR), Gander (YQX), Lajes (TER) or Shannon (SNN)) | €31,300 – €39,400 |
| Super Midsize | 8h 27m | 1 fuel stop (e.g. Bangor (BGR), Gander (YQX), Lajes (TER) or Shannon (SNN)) | €35,300 – €45,800 |
| Heavy | 7h 21m | Nonstop | €62,800 – €65,900 |
| Ultra Long Range | 7h 01m | Nonstop | €51,600 – €69,200 |
Dubai (DXB) → Zurich (ZRH)
| CLASS | BLOCK TIME | ROUTING | ONE-WAY ESTIMATE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light Jet | 7h 22m | 1 fuel stop (e.g. an en-route fuel stop) | €18,300 – €24,500 |
| Midsize | 6h 52m | 1 fuel stop (e.g. an en-route fuel stop) | €24,300 – €31,700 |
| Super Midsize | 5h 49m | Nonstop | €24,300 – €30,300 |
| Heavy | 5h 33m | Nonstop | €47,400 – €49,800 |
| Ultra Long Range | 5h 18m | Nonstop | €39,400 – €52,800 |
Estimated, confirmed quote within 1–2 hours. Classes that cannot fly the trip are not shown; fuel stops are priced in.
WEF week
The WEF Annual Meeting takes place in Davos each January (dates published by the World Economic Forum). Plan the aircraft, the Zurich ramp, the helicopter and the car as one booking, and ask for estimates as soon as the dates are announced.
SEASON & BOOKING LEAD TIME
WEF Annual Meeting · January (dates announced by WEF)
The tightest week of the Swiss winter. Book as early as you can.
Christmas – New Year · about 19 Dec 2026 – 3 Jan 2027
The busiest fortnight of the year. Aircraft and ramp space go first — ask for estimates 6–8 weeks ahead and confirm early.
Ski season · December to April
Weekends are busiest; Zurich gives the most aircraft choice.
THE LAST MILE
- Zurich → Davos: car, private rail or helicopter.
- Samedan → Davos: car or helicopter.
HOW QUOTING WORKS · DAVOS
- 1. An estimated price for each aircraft class straight away.
- 2. Two or three confirmed options with aircraft photos within 1–2 hours.
Fixed-price online booking is also available on many single-leg trips.
FAQ
Which airport is closest to Davos?
Davos has no airport. Jets use Zurich (all sizes) or Samedan (for crews with the mandatory Engadin briefing).
How early should I book for WEF?
As soon as the WEF dates are published. Zurich ramp space and helicopter slots sell out for the week.
Can I fly from New York to Zurich nonstop?
Heavy and ultra-long-range jets fly it nonstop; midsize and super-midsize need one fuel stop. See the estimate table.
RELATED
Sources: OurAirports runway data (public domain) · Engadin Airport — Safety first (briefing and test) · World Economic Forum — Annual Meeting, Davos
EMPTY LEGS
Repositioning flights come up occasionally and rarely stay available for long. Set an alert if you are flexible.
EMPTY-LEG ALERTS
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