"Flixbus parent group Flix announces it has acquired a majority stake in Flibco, a European platform specializing in airport transfer services. The transaction marks the German group's structured entry into the airport shuttle segment and represents a further step in its strategy to integrate mobility offerings across Europe, complementing long-distance coach services with a high-frequency segment characterized by stable demand."
"The move aligns with market trends pointing to growing demand for airport transfer services in Europa, as highlighted in the 2025 study "The long-distance coach market in Europe | Year 2019-2024" conducted by Traspol, the Transport Policy Laboratory of Politecnico di Milano, in cooperation with Checkmybus.com, as noted by Italian trade media (and our sister platform) Autobusweb. Flix highlights that it has already launched shuttle services in selected markets, such as Sweden, and has long provided long-distance connections to major airports across Europe."
Flixbus parent group Flix acquired a majority stake in Flibco, a European airport transfer platform, marking a structured entry into the airport shuttle segment. SLG, the former majority owner (formerly Sales-Lentz Group), will remain a minority shareholder and strategic partner. Financial terms and exact stake size were not disclosed. The move broadens Flix's services beyond intercity long-distance connections to include high-frequency airport access. Market data indicate growing demand for airport transfer services across Europe. Flix has already launched shuttle services in some markets, such as Sweden. Flibco operates via partnerships in seven countries with an asset-light, digitalized, online-booking and data-driven model.
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