Sweden
Full service airline, Copenhagen hub SAS Scandinavian Airlines baggage allowance
SAS Scandinavian Airlines is the flag carrier group of Denmark, Norway, and Sweden, serving European and long-haul routes.
| Allowance | Economy | Business |
|---|---|---|
| Carry-on bagPlus one personal item under the seat | 8 kg55 x 40 x 23 cm | 8 kg55 x 40 x 23 cm |
| Checked bagMaximum weight per bag | 23 kgUp to 158 cm | 32 kgUp to 158 cm |
Cabin baggage
What you keep with you on board. The carry-on bag goes in the overhead bin, the personal item goes under the seat in front of you.
Carry-on bag
- Size
- 55 x 40 x 23 cm
- Weight
- 8 kg
- Pieces
- One bag
One cabin bag allowed per passenger.
Personal item
- Size
- 40 x 30 x 15 cm
- Weight
- Included in carry-on allowance
- Examples
- One small personal item allowed under the seat.
Liquids: containers of 100 ml or less, all inside one transparent resealable 1 litre bag. Baby food, medication and sealed duty free purchases are exempt.
Power banks and batteries
Lithium batteries travel in the cabin, never in the hold. Since 2025 most carriers also ban using or charging a power bank during the flight.
| Item | Cabin | Checked | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power bank up to 100 WhAbout 27,000 mAh at 3.7 V | Allowed | Not allowed | One per passenger, under the seat, not in the overhead bin. Do not use or charge it on board. |
| Power bank 100 to 160 Wh | Approval needed | Not allowed | Maximum two, with airline approval before the flight. |
| Power bank over 160 Wh | Not allowed | Not allowed | Cannot travel on SAS Scandinavian Airlines in any form. |
| Spare laptop and camera batteries | Allowed | Not allowed | Terminals taped or in original packaging, up to 100 Wh each. |
| Devices with built-in batteriesLaptops, phones, cameras, tablets | Allowed | Switched off | Better in the cabin. If checked, fully switched off and protected from accidental activation. |
| E-cigarettes and vapes | Allowed | Not allowed | Cabin only, never used on board. |
Checked baggage
SAS publishes the limits rather than a table. A checked bag may measure 158 cm across the three sides and weigh between 23 and 32 kg, and how many you get depends on the ticket type, the destination and your EuroBonus level together, which SAS shows during booking rather than on the page.
| Cabin | First bag | Second bag | Max weight per bag | Max size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAS Go Light | From SEK 199 / €20 | From SEK 399 / €40 | Not included | 158 cm |
| SAS Go/Plus | Included | From SEK 399 / €40 | 23 kg | 158 cm |
| SAS Business | Included | Included | 32 kg | 158 cm |
SAS Go Light: Go Light: hand baggage only.
SAS Go/Plus: 1 bag of 23 kg included.
SAS Business: 2 bags of 32 kg each included. Allowances change by route, fare family and booking date, so confirm on the official SAS Scandinavian Airlines baggage page before you pack.
Excess baggage fees
What SAS publishes about checked baggage, which is the limits rather than the prices.
| Situation | What you pay | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum size | 158 cm | Length plus width plus height |
| Maximum weight | 23 to 32 kg | Depending on ticket type and destination |
| How many bags are included | Shown when you book | Set by ticket type, destination and EuroBonus level together |
| Adding a bag | Prepaid is cheaper | SAS lists prepaid fees separately from airport prices |
SAS does not publish a fare by fare table on this page, so the figures on this site are the limits it does publish. For a specific ticket, its own booking flow or My trips is the only authoritative answer.
Before you pack
Six habits that keep you out of the excess baggage queue.
- Weigh bags at homeA luggage scale costs less than a single overweight bag fee, and it settles the argument at home rather than at the counter.
- Prepay extra weight onlineBuying through flysas.com is 10 to 20 percent cheaper than paying at the counter.
- Wear the heavy itemsBoots, coats and jackets on your body do not count toward any limit.
- Use compression bagsVacuum bags cut clothing volume by up to 75 percent, which helps with the 158 cm size rule.
- Check your credit card perksSome premium cards include extra baggage or refund fees on selected airlines.
- Check your loyalty statusFrequent flyer tiers often add extra weight or an extra bag on top of the fare allowance.
EuroBonus status extras
Frequent flyer status adds to the fare allowance. The extra applies to the member only, on SAS Scandinavian Airlines operated flights.
EuroBonus: extra baggage allowance depending on status.
Sports equipment, instruments and infants
Special items travel with conditions. Every one of them needs advance reservation, and acceptance at the airport is not guaranteed without it.
| Item | Conditions |
|---|---|
| Sports equipment | skis and golf bags accepted. |
| Musical instruments | accepted in cabin or hold. |
Book special items online before travel. Airport prices are higher than the same allowance bought online, and hold space is first come, first served.
Check-in and bag drop deadlines
Counted back from scheduled departure. Miss the bag drop cut-off and the bag does not fly, even if you do.
SAS Scandinavian Airlines sets its check-in and bag drop deadlines by airport rather than publishing one timeline. Check the times on your booking, and allow longer if you have bags to drop.
If your bag does not arrive
Delayed and damaged bags follow a strict clock. Most claims fail because the report was made after leaving the airport.
Report before you leave the hall
Go to the SAS Scandinavian Airlines baggage services desk in the arrivals baggage hall. You get a Property Irregularity Report (PIR) with a 10 character reference. Without it there is no claim.
Track with the PIR reference
Use the reference and your surname on the SAS Scandinavian Airlines baggage tracing page. Most delayed bags arrive within 48 hours and are delivered to your address free of charge.
Keep receipts, mind the deadlines
Essentials bought while the bag is missing can be claimed. Damage must be reported within 7 days, delayed bag expenses within 21 days of delivery, under the Montreal Convention.
How SAS Scandinavian Airlines compares
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