Last updated November 12, 2026 · By Seth Semilof
The World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2027 is listed by Davos Klosters for January 18–22, 2027, at the Kongresszentrum Davos in Davos Platz. Davos does not have its own jet airport, so the usual long-range arrival is Zurich Airport (ZRH / LSZH). Engadin Airport in Samedan (SMV / LSZS) is closer as the crow flies, but it is a high, short, daylight-only mountain runway with strict crew rules, and it still requires a winter road transfer to Davos. This guide covers the official dates, when to use Zurich or Samedan, the 2026 WEF airspace restriction (so you know what to look for in 2027), and flight distances.
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When is the World Economic Forum in Davos in 2027?
Davos Klosters lists the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2027 from Monday, January 18 to Friday, January 22, 2027, at the Kongresszentrum Davos, Talstrasse 49A, 7270 Davos Platz. The same destination site expects about 3,000 participants. The Davos Congress Centre also lists 18–22 January 2027 and describes the meeting as attracting around 3,000 internationally prominent figures.
Because midweek arrivals are busy and January weather in Graubünden can change the road, many guests plan to arrive on Saturday, January 16 or Sunday, January 17, and to leave on Saturday, January 23, once the meeting has ended. Those buffer days are a planning choice, not official Forum hours.
Which airport should you use for Davos?
For most intercontinental trips, land at Zurich and continue by road or rail. Samedan can work when the aircraft, crew and weather fit its limits, and when a winter transfer from the Engadin to Davos Klosters is acceptable. There is no Haute Jets airport page for Samedan or Davos, so the facts below come from Engadin Airport and Davos Klosters.
| Item | Zurich (ZRH / LSZH) | Engadin Airport Samedan (SMV / LSZS) |
|---|---|---|
| Role | The usual long-range arrival for Davos, with a full private-aviation terminal | The closest business-aviation airfield, in the Engadin, about 3 nm from St. Moritz |
| Distance to Davos (official tourism) | Davos Klosters lists Zurich-Kloten as 156 km from Davos and 146 km from Klosters. The Davos Congress Centre says you can reach Davos Klosters from Zurich Airport in around two hours | No official minute count is used here. Davos Klosters is connected to the Lower Engadine by the Vereina car-transport tunnel; winter road conditions should be checked before you travel |
| Field / runway limits | A major international airport that handles long-range business jets | Elevation 5,600 ft (1,707 m), the highest airport in Europe; runway 03/21, 1,840 m × 40 m, with no runway or approach lighting |
| Hours and crew rules | Year-round international operations; see our Zurich private terminal guide | Daylight only. Winter hours are 08:00 local until 30 minutes after sunset, never after 19:00. Every pilot must complete the airport’s mandatory online briefing and test. Swiss customs are available during operating hours |
Sources: Davos Klosters getting-there page (airport distances, A3/A13 to Landquart, road 28, Vereina Tunnel, winter snow-chain note); Davos Congress Centre getting-there wording; Engadin Airport familiarization briefing (May 2026), 2026–27 opening-hours table, customs and ground-handling pages. Check the official AIP and NOTAMs before every flight.
Zurich or Samedan for WEF week?
- Zurich (ZRH / LSZH) is the usual choice for flights from the United States, the Middle East or other long-range departure cities. Davos Klosters lists Zurich-Kloten 156 km from Davos. From Zurich, the official route is the A3/A13 motorway toward Chur as far as Landquart, then cantonal road 28 to Davos Klosters. In winter, Davos Klosters notes that snow chains may be necessary from Klosters in heavy snowfall, except for four-wheel-drive vehicles. Check current road conditions at strassen.gr.ch.
- Samedan (SMV / LSZS) can be a shorter flight for aircraft and crews that are approved for the airport, in daylight, in suitable weather. It sits at 5,600 ft with a 1,840 m unlit runway in a narrow valley, so the operator may limit passengers, bags or fuel, or may choose Zurich instead. Thin air lengthens the takeoff run. These calls belong to the operator. A road transfer is still required from the Engadin to Davos. The official winter link between Klosters and the Lower Engadine is the Vereina car-transport tunnel, operated by the Rhaetian Railway.
- Closer regional airports listed by Davos Klosters include St. Gallen Altenrhein (114 km from Davos), Friedrichshafen (152 km), Basel-Mulhouse (235 km) and Geneva-Cointrin (419 km). Use them only when the operator confirms the aircraft, customs and handling for your trip.
What airspace restrictions applied around Davos during WEF 2026?
Engadin Airport published a specific notice for the 2026 meeting. On 16 January and from 19 to 24 January 2026, the airspace around Davos was restricted within a radius of 25 NM (LS-R90) because of WEF 2026. That wording is dated to 2026. It is not a 2027 restriction.
The 2027 NOTAMs, charts and any new LS-R90 dates will be issued closer to the meeting. Your operator and handler will work from those official 2027 publications, not from last year’s notice. If a similar restriction returns, expect tighter routing around Davos and possible limits on visual or connecting flights to Samedan; Zurich remains the usual long-range arrival.
How far is Davos by private jet?
| From | To Zurich (LSZH) | To Samedan (LSZS) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paris Le Bourget (LBG) | About 261 nm | About 334 nm | Light or midsize jet |
| London Farnborough (FAB) | About 430 nm | About 507 nm | Light or midsize jet |
| Dubai (DXB) | About 2,574 nm | About 2,508 nm | Long-range jet; the operator confirms the leg |
| Teterboro (TEB) | About 3,410 nm | About 3,484 nm | Long-range jet; many US trips land at Zurich. Whether that jet can also use Samedan is the operator’s call |
| Zurich (ZRH) to Samedan | — | About 78 nm | A short connecting flight when Samedan is approved |
Great-circle nautical miles from published airport coordinates (OurAirports). Not flight-planned routes. The operator confirms range for your passengers, bags and winds. For Atlantic range by class, see which private jets can fly across the Atlantic nonstop and how far a private jet can fly.
Planning tips for WEF week
- Arrive early: the meeting runs Monday to Friday. A weekend arrival leaves margin for winter weather and road conditions.
- Plan Zurich as the primary arrival: it is the reliable long-range airport, 156 km from Davos on the official tourism table.
- Treat Samedan as a qualified option, not a default: daylight only, a short high runway, a mandatory crew briefing and test, and a winter transfer still ahead.
- Watch for 2027 airspace publications: use the 2026 LS-R90 notice only as a dated example of what can be restricted around Davos during the Forum.
- Two pilots and monitoring: every trip is flown by two FAA-certified ATP-rated pilots with 24/7 flight monitoring. We source aircraft positioned close to your departure to eliminate repositioning fees where possible.
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FAQs
When is the World Economic Forum in Davos in 2027?
Davos Klosters lists the Annual Meeting from January 18 to January 22, 2027, at the Kongresszentrum Davos in Davos Platz. The destination site expects about 3,000 participants.
Which airport do private jets use for Davos?
Most long-range flights land at Zurich Airport (ZRH / LSZH). Engadin Airport in Samedan (SMV / LSZS) is closer, but it is a daylight-only mountain airport with a 1,840 m runway at 5,600 ft and a mandatory crew briefing and test.
How far is Zurich Airport from Davos?
Davos Klosters lists Zurich-Kloten as 156 km from Davos and 146 km from Klosters. The Davos Congress Centre says you can reach Davos Klosters from Zurich Airport in around two hours. In winter, check road conditions, and note that snow chains may be required from Klosters in heavy snowfall.
Can I land a private jet at Samedan for the WEF?
Sometimes, if the aircraft and both pilots are approved for Samedan, the flight can arrive in daylight, and the weather and payload work on a 1,840 m runway at 5,600 ft. You still need a winter transfer from the Engadin to Davos. The operator decides whether Samedan is suitable.
Are there airspace restrictions over Davos during the WEF?
For the 2026 meeting, Engadin Airport said that on 16 January and from 19 to 24 January 2026, the airspace around Davos was restricted within 25 NM (LS-R90). That notice is dated 2026. 2027 restrictions will be published in official NOTAMs closer to the event.
How far is Davos from New York by private jet?
Teterboro to Zurich is about 3,410 nm great-circle, and Teterboro to Samedan is about 3,484 nm. That is a long-range jet trip. Many US flights land at Zurich. The operator confirms whether a given aircraft can also use Samedan.
How do I get from Samedan to Davos in winter?
A road transfer is required. Davos Klosters documents the Vereina car-transport tunnel as the secure winter connection between Klosters and the Lower Engadine. Check current road conditions at strassen.gr.ch. We do not publish an unofficial drive time.
How do I get a quote for a private jet to Davos?
Request a quote at https://www.hautejets.com/request-a-quote or call (800) 257-5661. Most quotes arrive within 60 minutes. No jet cards, no membership fees.
Sources
- Davos Klosters, World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2027 (18–22 January 2027, Kongresszentrum Davos, about 3,000 expected participants): davos.ch
- Davos Congress Centre, World Economic Forum (18–22 January 2027; around 3,000 figures; around two hours from Zurich Airport): davoscongress.ch
- Davos Klosters, Getting there (airport distances, A3/A13 and road 28, winter snow chains, Vereina Tunnel, Flüela Pass summer bus note): davos.ch
- Engadin Airport, Briefing Familiarization LSZS (May 2026; elevation, runway, hours, crew qualification, no night operations): engadin-airport.ch
- Engadin Airport, opening hours 2026–27: opening.engadin-airport.ch
- Engadin Airport, customs services: engadin-airport.ch
- Engadin Airport, ground handling: engadin-airport.ch
- Engadin Airport, WEF Davos 2026 airspace notice (16 January and 19–24 January 2026; 25 NM, LS-R90): engadin-airport.ch
- Canton of Graubünden, current road conditions: strassen.gr.ch
- OurAirports, airport coordinates used for great-circle distances: ourairports.com