Increased traffic volume expected at Zurich Airport during World Economic Forum (WEF)

In mid-January, the World Economic Forum (WEF) will take place in Davos. Many guests from business and politics will travel via Zurich Airport. Overall, roughly 1000 additional flight movements are expected during this year’s WEF days.

WEF 2026 begins on Monday, 19 January, and runs until Friday, 23 January. In the days before, during and after the conference, additional flight movements by business jets and state aircraft are expected, as well as an increased number of political and security-related helicopter transports. In total, Flughafen Zürich AG anticipates as in previus years around 1,000 additional flight movements. Due to the short-term planning of many participants and the limited number of parking positions, this figure is an estimate. Sporadically, flight movements may also occur after 23:30 as a result of the WEF.

As in the previous years, Jet Aviation, in cooperation with Zurich Airport, is offering WEF guests the opportunity to refuel their aircraft with a Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) blend.

Observation Deck B with extended opening hours
For aviation enthusiasts and spotters, Observation Deck B will be open during the WEF from Saturday, 17 January, to Friday, 23 January, daily from 8:00 to 20:00. Popular spotting locations are also situated on the west side of the airport and in Oberglatt. Special WEF tours will be offered again this year. For this reason, there will be no public guided tours or round trips on Sunday, 18 January.

Due to the increased security presence, temporary restrictions or closures of visitor facilities may occur at short notice during the WEF. This may also affect spotting locations along the airport perimeter fence or the observation deck. These potentially necessary security measures will not affect passengers. Access routes to the airport and passenger processes will remain unchanged.