Martin Heckmeier
Flight instructor · Tandem pilotFlying since 2004, around 5,500 flights worldwide: from Davos to Kilimanjaro to Mount Elbrus.
High-quality photos and your edited flight video with music, delivered via Dropbox link the very same evening. They're always included free, with every flight and every voucher.
You have our full attention: your pilot makes time for you, from meeting point to landing. A 5.0 from over 500 Google reviews shows how relaxed a flying day with us really is.
We check the weather a few days before your flight and get in touch. If it doesn't cooperate, we reschedule or cancel free of charge: you don't pay a cent, and together we find a better moment.
You fly with pros who have been doing this since 1991: pilots certified by the Swiss Federal Office of Civil Aviation (FOCA), on certified equipment. Helmet and briefing are included, all you bring is excitement.
Our flights
The steady valley wind above Davos often gives us perfect flying conditions all day long. Here are six of our flights, with more waiting in the booking box above: pick your experience, we take care of the rest.
The classic above the Landwasser valley: 1,000 metres of altitude below you, all of Davos in panorama, and the moment the wing carries you, everything goes quiet.
Riding the power of the thermals upwards: extra-long airtime, a real altitude gain and views far beyond the peaks.
When the mountains wake up, the air is at its calmest: you fly in the clear morning light, and the whole day still lies ahead of you.
Freestyle and acrobatic manoeuvres high above the valley: the kick for everyone who wants more than just gliding.
Two wings, two pilots, one moment: you take off together and share the sky above Davos instead of waiting your turn.
One extra-long flight or two take-offs in a row: half the day belongs to you and the sky above Davos.
Winter season
Davos is one of Switzerland's top winter flying areas: gliding over the untouched, snow-covered mountains is pure bliss. In winter too, take-off is a normal run on foot, no skiing skills needed, and your ski pass covers the cable car. The highlight for good skiers: Ski & Fly, taking off with your skis on right in the middle of the ski area and touching down in the snow beside the slope.
Gift vouchers
Give someone the moment the wing lifts and all of Davos suddenly drops away below: 1,000 vertical metres of pure joy for individuals, couples or groups. Vouchers are available for almost all flights and as value vouchers from CHF 20, they are valid for 2 years and transferable, and the lucky person picks their own flying day.
Ordered in 2 minutes, paid by TWINT, credit card, PayPal or QR invoice. The voucher arrives by post, or as a PDF by e-mail when time is short. And the best part: photos and video are our gift to you with voucher flights too.
Order in 2 minutesHow your flying day works
No stress, no surprises: from meeting up to landing takes 1.5 to 2 hours, and your pilot takes care of everything to do with flying. All you need is windproof clothing, sturdy shoes and excitement.
We meet at the valley station of the Jakobshorn cable car in Davos Platz. You buy your cable car ticket at the ticket office. A quick hello, any last questions, and off we go.
The cable car takes us comfortably around 1,000 metres up, right into the mountains of Davos.
A briefing, harness on, a quick run-up, and the ground lets go of you.
15 to 35 minutes of pure freedom, depending on conditions, even longer on the Thermal Flight. Photos and video reach you via Dropbox link the very same evening.
Your own camera is welcome (please let us know in advance about large cameras).
Your pilot team
Eight FOCA-certified pilots, among them mountain guides and a former Swiss cross-country champion. Some of our pilots have been flying since 1991, and together we have made well over 18,000 flights above Davos and Klosters.
Flying since 2004, around 5,500 flights worldwide: from Davos to Kilimanjaro to Mount Elbrus.
Flying since the early 1990s, Swiss cross-country champion in 1998.
Born in Davos, on the training slope since childhood. Combines mountaineering and flying on demanding Hike&Flys.
A true Davos local and the man who trains our tandem pilots. A fixture in the sky above Davos for well over 30 years.
A Davos local through and through, at home all over the mountains as a ski instructor: mountain biking, ski touring and Hike&Fly.
Besides Davos, he knows the flying areas of Africa like the back of his hand: he has travelled the continent with a Land Rover and a paraglider.
Spends every free minute in the air, preferably on Hike&Fly trips to places where hardly anyone else flies.
Internationally renowned professional alpinist. His flights include launching from the summit of Cerro Torre in Patagonia.
Mountain Adventures
With our team we help you to realize your dream. Our team includes flight instructors, mountain guides, tandem pilots, ski instructors, freeride guides and mountain bike guides.
Whether paragliding Hike&Fly tours close to home (Piz Palü, Piz Bernina) or from the high mountains of the world (e.g. Seven Summits Kilimanjaro, Elbrus): we lead you to the summit and fly with you safely into the valley!
Also popular are our Bike&Fly, Ski&Fly and Freeride&Fly tours in Davos Klosters.
Google reviews
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An unforgettable experience
We had an amazing paragliding experience in Davos! Our two instruktors Martin & Jan were absolutely fantastic from start to finish – professional, friendly, and made us feel safe and confident the whole time. The flight was unforgettable, and we couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Highly recommended! Honza & Matej
It was our first paragliding flight, and we were understandably nervous. Thanks to the fantastic Air-Davos team and their excellent organization, we were able to relax and enjoy the beautiful flight. We'd love to do it again anytime... many thanks to Martin and Roger for the unforgettable experience!
Absolutely fantastic flight! I can only say everything was top-notch and highly recommended. The organization before, after, and the flight itself were all 10 out of 10! Thank you!
My guide, Martin made my flight time incredible! He was well knowledgeable, timely, and calm throughout the entire experience.
Super Flug. Professionell organisiert. Gutes Erlebnis
Une aventure exceptionnelle avec Jan d’Air Davos. Excitant, sécuritaire et sympathique. Jan connaît son métier et il prend le temps de bien expliquer.
Le lieu est magic. Les employers sont professionnels et vraiment sympathique. À recommander pour toutes personnes voulant faire un vol en parapente.
Bought vouchers as a gift for my dad. Ended up jumping off the mountain with the whole family. The guys are very friendly and very professional.
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Summer
In summer, Davos Klosters gives you the full choice: the cable cars in Davos (Jakobshorn, Parsenn, Schatzalp) and in Klosters (Gotschnagrat) take us comfortably to our launch sites.
Thanks to the consistent valley winds, we often enjoy ideal flying conditions and long paragliding flights throughout the day.
During the "no-lift" period in the off-season, we also offer Hike & Fly tandem adventures or, by arrangement, explore other flying areas such as Fanas, Schiers / Stelserberg Mottis (Prättigau), Scuol (Engadin), or Savognin.
Winter
Davos is one of the top winter flying areas in Switzerland. The dense forest around the Jakobshorn often gives us thermals even in winter, and we usually launch at the Jatzhütte. Quite often we gain extra altitude right in front of the launch site, so you see the whole ski area from above before the paraglider carries you down over the untouched, snowy winter landscape.
For good skiers, winter also brings Paragliding Ski&Fly: take off with your skis on right in the ski area and touch down in the snow beside the slope.
And you take home more than the memory: high-quality photos and your edited flight video with music, delivered via Dropbox link the same evening.
This photo and video service is included free of charge with every flight and every voucher.
Good to know
No, you don't need any experience for a tandem paragliding flight. You get a briefing before take-off, and then a few quick steps at launch are all it takes. Average fitness is perfectly sufficient.
Yes. Nervous before your first paragliding flight? Many of our guests are, and it usually fades the moment you take off. You fly with FOCA-certified pilots on certified equipment, our team has clocked up well over 18,000 flights above Davos and Klosters, and in Switzerland paragliding is not classed as a high-risk sport. And the fear of heights? You hardly notice it while flying tandem: there is no solid ground beneath your feet, and the calm gliding feels more like floating.
A tandem flight only takes place in safe conditions. If the weather doesn't cooperate, we reschedule or cancel your flight free of charge and find a new date together. For holiday guests we recommend a weather buffer of 2 to 3 days.
Almost everyone can join a tandem paragliding flight: children from around 5 to 6 years old (under 18 with parental consent), and there is no upper age limit. If you weigh more than 115 kg, please get in touch beforehand and we'll work out together what's possible.
For your tandem paragliding flight, wear long trousers, a windproof jacket, sturdy shoes and sunglasses or ski goggles. In winter, normal ski clothing with gloves. We provide the helmet. Missing something? Just let us know and we'll bring it along.
A tandem paragliding flight in Davos takes 1.5 to 2 hours from meeting point to landing. Pure airtime is 15 to 35 minutes, or 35 to 60 minutes on the Thermal Flight, depending on conditions.
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