Get ready to board your SAS Airlines flight in comfort. This is your guide to SAS carry-on size requirements so you're prepared before your flight and avoid extra fees.
What is the carry-on policy on SAS Airlines?
All Scandinavian Airlines passengers can bring a carry-on. However, the SaS carry-on size allowance depends on both your destination and ticket type. For SAS Go Light when flying within Europe and Turkey, there's an extra charge for a single carry-on. But the same fare does not charge for a carry-on when flying within Canada, Asia, and the US.
On the other hand, when you purchase SAS Plus, SAS Business, and SAS Go Pro and Bonus tickets for a flight to the US, Canada, and Asia, you can bring 2 carry-ons with you. These tickets also allow passengers to have one under-seat bag.
What is the SAS Carry-on size and weight limit?
Scandinavian Airlines allows most passengers to bring one carry-on and one personal item onboard, free of charge.
- These dimensions include the carry-on bag's handles, pockets, and wheels.
- You can verify your carry-on's dimensions at either of the size check monitors at the airline's ticketing stations and departure gates if you're unsure about its size.
- Note that if you have and SAS Go Light ticket, you're only allowed to bring a personal item with you.
Check out this article on maximizing your carry-on bag’s capacity for packing tips. Use the Fee Assistant tool on the flight results page to calculate the impact of additional luggage on your travel costs before you purchase a flight ticket.
SAS carry-on FAQs
What extra items can you bring on board?
It is necessary to confirm any desired special baggage prior to departure. You can bring a diaper bag, a child car seat, and a stroller not exceeding (50.7 lb) 23 kg at no extra cost if you're traveling with an infant. If you’re not sure that your item fits these requirements, try using KAYAK’s Bag Measurement tool.
For an additional fee, owners of small cats and dogs may bring their pet as a carry-on for a fee. The pet must travel in a small pet carrier that fits under the seat in front of you. This counts as your one carry-on item.
In addition, you can bring duty-free bags and airport purchases into the cabin along with your cabin baggage.
Have more questions about what to bring on board? Read our guide to what's allowed in your carry-on.
SAS carry-on tips for your next flight
from travel expert Lily
#1: Consider buying bags with carry-on size dimensions in mind
If you've ever arrived to the airport simply hoping for the best when it comes to abiding by baggage allowance dimensions, you're not alone. Still, this strategy is far from fool-proof, and frankly, a stressful way to fly. It's worth investing in luggage designed to maximize your packing space while complying to common airline carry-on size dimensions.
As a frequent flyer who wants to avoid hassles and excess fees at all costs, I did some research and found luggage designed to fit today's stringent baggage size dimensions. I've been able to maximize my packing space and save hundreds on added baggage fees as a result.
Need more packing tips? Check out our expert guide to packing your carry-on.
#2: Double check your SAS ticket type before you pack your bag
From Go Light to Plus Bonus, SAS offers several different ticket types – each with their own baggage specifications. These depend not only on your ticket type but also the particular destination guidelines associated with it. For example a Go Light ticket often does include a carry-on bag if you're flying overseas. So make sure you're clear on your baggage allowance before you fly.
#3: Prep your personal item to avoid leaving any in-flight essentials behind
Even when you think it'll never happen to you, it's all too easy to leave your glasses, favorite book, or even you passport behind in the seat-back pocket. When packing your personal item, consider using a pouch to for your in-flight essentials like ear buds, phone, and medications. Keep this in an easily accessible place in your personal item and try to avoid using the seat back pocket entirely – just to be on the safe side.
When it comes to ensuring a smooth travel experience, we recommend always planning ahead. Learn more about how to plan your departure, starting with when to arrive at the airport.
⏰ Last update: February 18, 2025 – because staying informed makes travel smoother.
