The FIS Ski Flying World Ski Championships 2008 took place on 21–24 February 2008 in Oberstdorf, Germany for the record tying fifth time, matching that of Planica, Slovenia.

Finland's Janne Ahonen won his record seventh medal though none of them have been gold with five silvers and two bronzes.

[1] Norway's Bjørn Einar Romøren led after the first two rounds,[2][3] but had a poor third round jump to fall to third, allowing Koch to take the lead.

[1] Two-time defending champion Roar Ljøkelsøy of Norway finished 32nd after being eliminated in the first round.

Finland earned their third straight silver medal in this event.