WEF 2027 · Travel Guide
Everything international delegates need to know about travelling to Switzerland and Davos — from visa requirements to packing your bags for Alpine January.
Davos is accessible by helicopter, private jet, luxury train, or chauffeured road transfer. GS Hospitality coordinates all options.
The fastest and most spectacular option. Fly over the Alps and land directly in Davos. GS coordinates all permits, landing slots, and ground transfer at destination. Preferred by ministers and senior executives.
CHF 3,500–6,000 per flight · Up to 5 passengers · Book 6+ weeks ahead
Samedan Airport (LSZS) in the Engadin valley is the closest airport to Davos. Handles private jets and turboprops. GS arranges FBO, ground handling, customs, and onward chauffeur transfer to Davos.
Ground transfer CHF 600–1,200 · Airport handling extra · Slots limited during WEF
Switzerland's iconic mountain railway through stunning Alpine scenery. GS Hospitality can book private compartments or entire first-class carriages for delegations. Arrives directly at Davos Platz station, 5 minutes from the Congress Centre.
Private compartment CHF 800 · Full carriage CHF 4,000+ · Scenic and relaxing
Mercedes S-Class, BMW 7-Series, or armored Suburban. GS drivers know every backroad to avoid WEF closures. Security escort available for high-risk principals. Fleet of 20+ vehicles available throughout WEF week.
Sedan CHF 800 · Van CHF 1,200 · Armored SUV CHF 2,500+ · Available 24/7
Heathrow/Gatwick to Zurich: 2h · Multiple daily flights · Then 35 min helicopter or 2.5h train
Direct to Zurich: 7h · Emirates, Etihad, flydubai · Consider Geneva too (3h to Davos)
Mumbai/Delhi to Zurich: 9–10h · Swiss, Lufthansa · Connect or direct. Book 4+ months ahead.
Switzerland is part of the Schengen Area. Requirements vary by nationality. Always verify with the Swiss embassy in your country.
Need visa documentation support? Our travel advisory team has helped 60+ delegations obtain Swiss visas for WEF attendance.
Get Visa SupportDavos in January is cold, Alpine, and formal. Pack for professional meetings by day and sub-zero temperatures outdoors.
Davos sits at 1,560 metres above sea level — the highest town in the Alps. Most visitors from sea-level cities feel mild altitude effects for 24–48 hours: slightly shortness of breath, headaches, and disrupted sleep. Drink more water than usual, avoid alcohol on your first evening, and allow for an earlier night. Our welcome briefing covers altitude acclimatisation in detail.
WEF specific: At Davos, cultural norms blend across nationalities. However, showing respect for Swiss precision, punctuality, and directness will serve you well in any interaction — whether with Swiss hosts or international guests using Swiss-trained staff.
"35 minutes from Zurich airport and we were at our chalet door. The team handled permits, ground security, WEF registration support, and even arranged last-minute dinner reservations at impossible tables."
"The travel briefing document GS sent us two weeks before departure was extraordinary — weather, altitude advice, visa docs, packing list, restaurant reservations. We arrived totally prepared."
"GS Hospitality handled our Schengen visas — providing all the invitation letters, accommodation proofs, and supporting documents. We cleared Swiss immigration in under 5 minutes."
Questions about visas, transfers, packing, or anything else about travelling to Davos? Our travel advisory team has answered every question — and we respond on WhatsApp within 2 hours.