Flix is advancing its expansion in the European mobility market and is acquiring a majority stake in airport transfer platform Flibco. The company from Luxembourg has so far been part of the Sales-Lentz Group (SLG) portfolio. With this entry, Flix secures access to an established network for airport connections and strengthens its offering beyond long-distance bus and train services. SLG remains on board as a minority shareholder and strategic partner.
For Flix, the acquisition marks another step in expanding its portfolio. The traveltech company already operates targeted airport transfers in Sweden, for example, and serves numerous airports in Europe with its long-distance buses. On this basis, Flix sees significant potential for additional, specialized airport connections. Flibco brings experience, market knowledge, and a functioning business model to the table.
Strategic complement in the travel market
Flibco is one of Europe’s leading airport transfer providers. In collaboration with local bus partners, the company organizes rides to seven countries. The asset-light business model as well as the focus on digital and innovative products align with Flix’s approach. Both companies rely on scalable platforms and a fully digital booking experience.
Flix CEO André Schwämmlein emphasizes the strategic significance of the entry:
“Our experience clearly shows that customers are looking for reliable and affordable ways to travel between cities and reach airports conveniently. With our investment in Flibco, we can specifically expand into the airport transfer segment. Flibco has built a strong business in a fragmented market, and we see enormous potential to expand this further with the help of our reach, expertise, and integration into the Flix platform.”
Continuity and growth at Flibco
SLG also sees the partnership as a milestone. Marc Sales, partner at SLG, explains:
“We developed the Flibco concept with the vision of becoming market leader in airport mobility. Finding a partner who shares this ambition and is growing as quickly as we are is a milestone for us. As a family-run company, innovation has always been at the heart of what we do. With Flix by our side, we can further develop this vision and unlock new growth opportunities for our entire group.”
Travelers continue to book their tickets directly via the Flibco website. Additionally, Flix integrates Flibco connections into its own platform and apps. The management team and employees remain on board. Flibco continues to operate from its headquarters in Luxembourg under the leadership of CEO Tobias Stüber, who says:
“The partnership with Flix is the next milestone in Flibco’s successful growth story. We share the same vision of making affordable and sustainable mobility accessible to everyone. By combining Flibco’s innovative power and operational excellence with Flix’s global network, we will be able to expand into new markets faster than ever before. At the same time, we remain true to our commitment to provide our passengers with a fully digital, comfortable and reliable travel experience – from booking to arrival at the terminal.”
