SAS Baggage Allowance and Fees (2026)
The SAS baggage allowance gives every passenger an underseat bag, then sets your carry-on and checked baggage by your fare and your route. The cheapest SAS Go Light fare is underseat bag only within Europe, while SAS Go Smart and higher add a carry-on and a checked bag, and SAS Plus and Business include more. EuroBonus and SkyTeam status now add checked bags, even on the Light fare.
SAS baggage allowance at a glance
SAS sets your allowance by fare and route, and EuroBonus or SkyTeam status can add checked bags. The figures here are for travel to and from the United States. Adding a bag online is far cheaper than at the airport, so book it in My Trips before you fly.
SAS includes an underseat bag up to 40 x 30 x 15 cm on every fare. A carry-on bag and a checked bag come with SAS Go Smart and higher, while SAS Go Light is underseat bag only within Europe and includes no checked bag on any route. SAS Plus includes two checked bags up to 23 kg, and SAS Business includes two up to 32 kg. Each bag can be up to 158 cm. EuroBonus Silver and SkyTeam Elite add one checked bag, and Gold and Diamond add two, even on the Light fare. Adding a checked bag costs about $25 within Europe and about $75 on routes to and from the United States, cheaper online than at the airport.
SAS checked bag fees and allowance by fare
On SAS the checked baggage allowance is built into your fare, and you pay only to add a bag beyond it. These figures are for travel to and from the United States. SAS Go Light includes no checked bag, and the cost to add one is far higher at the airport than online.
| Fare or cabin | Checked bags included | Add one more bag |
|---|---|---|
| SAS Go Light | None | First bag about $75 online |
| SAS Go Smart | 1 bag, up to 23 kg | Second bag about $75 online |
| SAS Go Pro | 1 bag, up to 23 kg | Second bag about $75 online |
| SAS Plus | 2 bags, up to 23 kg | Third bag about $75 online |
| SAS Business | 2 bags, up to 32 kg | Third bag about $75 online |
An extra checked bag is about $25 within Europe and about $75 on routes to and from the United States, and the airport price can be double. Add bags in My Trips up to 22 hours before departure, where the online price can be up to 50 percent cheaper. The entry SAS Plus fare may include one checked bag rather than two, and no single bag over 32 kg (70 lb) is accepted.
Allowances are from the official SAS checked baggage and ticket types pages. Added bag prices vary by route and time of purchase, so the figures above are representative for US travel. For bookings that start in the United States the fees are charged in US dollars, and SAS prices many other routes in euros, Swedish krona, or another currency. Confirm your exact fee in My Trips before you pay.
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SAS carry-on is free, with one catch
Every SAS fare includes an underseat bag. A full carry-on bag comes with SAS Go Smart and higher, and the catch is the cheapest SAS Go Light fare within Europe.
An underseat bag on every fare
Every fare includes one underseat bag up to 40 x 30 x 15 cm and 18 liters, placed under the seat. SAS Go Smart, SAS Go Pro, SAS Plus, and SAS Business add a carry-on bag up to 55 x 40 x 23 cm and 8 kg.
Light is underseat bag only in Europe
Within Europe, SAS Go Light includes only the underseat bag, and a carry-on can be added for about 15 to 20 euros. On flights to and from the United States or Asia, SAS Go Light includes the carry-on bag free, but still no checked bag.
SAS weighs cabin bags
The carry-on can weigh up to 8 kg (17 lb), and SAS checks cabin sizes at the gate on full flights. A carry-on that does not fit goes in the hold, with a gate fee of about $50 to $60, so add a carry-on early if you are on SAS Go Light.
Carry-on and underseat bag rules are from the official SAS ticket types guidance. SAS is renaming SAS Go, SAS Plus, and SAS Business to Economy, Premium, and Business, so newer bookings may show the cabin names while the allowances stay the same.
SAS bag size and weight limits
Cabin bags are weighed and measured at the gate, and a checked bag over the limits adds an overweight or oversize fee. The total size is length plus width plus height.
| Bag type | Size limit | Weight limit |
|---|---|---|
| Underseat bag, personal item | 40 x 30 x 15 cm (16 x 12 x 6 in) | Up to 18 liters, under the seat |
| Carry-on bag | 55 x 40 x 23 cm (22 x 16 x 9 in) | 8 kg (17 lb) |
| Checked bag, SAS Go and Plus | 158 linear cm (62 in) | 23 kg (50 lb) |
| Checked bag, SAS Business | 158 linear cm (62 in) | 32 kg (70 lb) |
| Overweight | Any size | 24 kg to 32 kg, flat fee by route |
| Oversize or too heavy | Over 158 cm | Over 32 kg (70 lb), not accepted |
The 158 cm size cap and the 23 kg and 32 kg weight limits are from the official SAS checked baggage page. A bag heavier than 23 kg adds a fee, and a single bag over 32 kg is not accepted as standard checked baggage.
Who gets extra checked bags on SAS
On SAS the free checked allowance follows your fare and your EuroBonus or SkyTeam status. Since SAS joined SkyTeam, status adds checked bags even on the cheapest Light fare.
| Traveler or fare | Checked baggage | How it works |
|---|---|---|
| SAS Go Smart and Pro | First bag free | One checked bag up to 23 kg. SAS Go Light includes none. |
| SAS Plus | Two bags free | Two checked bags up to 23 kg, or one on the entry Plus fare. |
| SAS Business | Two bags free, 32 kg | Two checked bags up to 32 kg each. |
| EuroBonus Silver, SkyTeam Elite, Elite Plus | One extra bag | An extra checked bag up to 23 kg, applied by status, even on SAS Go Light. |
| EuroBonus Gold and Diamond | Two extra bags | Two extra checked bags, plus a free carry-on on SAS Go Light. |
| Infants, 0 to 2 years | First bag free | One checked bag up to 23 kg, plus a stroller or car seat, free. |
Fare and status allowances are from the official SAS checked baggage page. SAS joined SkyTeam in September 2024, and from April 2025 these status benefits apply even on the Light fare. SAS does not give a free checked bag through a co-brand card, and your EuroBonus level at departure sets the rules, so confirm your allowance in My Trips.
Tracking, delays, and baggage claims
If a bag is late, missing, or damaged, SAS traces it through WorldTracer and the steps are clear. Reporting it before you leave the airport matters most.
Report and track your bag
Report a missing bag at the SAS baggage service desk before you leave the airport, or online, and you receive a Property Irregularity Report with a file reference number. Track the bag online through WorldTracer with that number and your surname. SAS can also use a shared device tracker location to help locate a delayed bag.
Claim windows
Report damaged baggage within 7 days of your flight, and a delayed bag is treated as lost after 21 days. If a bag is delayed, keep receipts for essential purchases such as toiletries and clothing, since reasonable expenses are reimbursed.
Liability limits
On international flights the Montreal Convention sets SAS liability at up to 1,519 SDR, about 1,900 euros or roughly $2,000, for a lost, delayed, or damaged bag. A paid checked bag fee is refundable if the bag is lost.
The reporting steps and the claim windows follow SAS baggage guidance and the Montreal Convention. The SDR value moves with exchange rates, so the dollar and euro figures are approximate. Confirm the current limit and the claim steps on flysas.com before relying on them.
Sports gear, pets, and route differences
Beyond the standard bag, these are the cases SAS treats separately: sporting equipment, pets, and the status and route rules that change the numbers above.
Gear counts as a checked bag
Skis, a golf bag, or a bike count as one checked bag, and you register them at least 24 hours before departure. Within the size and weight limits they use your allowance, otherwise a fee applies. Electric bikes are generally restricted because of their batteries, and gear over 32 kg or oversize follows the special baggage rules.
In the cabin or the hold
A small dog or cat can travel in the cabin within the pet and carrier weight limit, or in the hold on some routes, for a fee that depends on the route. Book in advance, since cabin and hold space is limited and some routes do not allow pets.
SkyTeam status and routes
The figures on this page are for travel to and from the United States. SAS joined SkyTeam in September 2024, so SkyTeam Elite and Elite Plus status now adds baggage on SAS, alongside EuroBonus. On a codeshare, the operating airline’s baggage rules apply.
Sports, pet, and status rules are from the official SAS baggage pages and SkyTeam guidance. Register special items at least 24 hours ahead, and the exact sports and pet prices for your route appear on flysas.com.
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SAS baggage questions
What is the SAS baggage allowance?
Every SAS fare includes an underseat bag up to 40 x 30 x 15 cm. SAS Go Smart and higher add a carry-on and one checked bag up to 23 kg, while SAS Go Light is underseat bag only within Europe with no checked bag. SAS Plus includes two checked bags up to 23 kg, and SAS Business two up to 32 kg. EuroBonus and SkyTeam status add more.
What is the SAS baggage policy?
SAS sets cabin baggage and checked baggage by fare and route. Every fare carries an underseat bag, with a full carry-on from SAS Go Smart up. Checked baggage is one bag from Go Smart, two on SAS Plus, and two up to 32 kg on Business, while SAS Go Light includes none. Each checked bag can be up to 158 cm and 23 kg, or 32 kg in Business.
Does SAS charge for carry-on or hand baggage?
Not for the underseat bag, which is free on every fare. A full carry-on bag up to 55 x 40 x 23 cm and 8 kg is included from SAS Go Smart up. On SAS Go Light within Europe a carry-on is not included, so you add it for about 15 to 20 euros, though it is free on long routes to the United States or Asia.
What is the SAS hand baggage size and weight?
The underseat bag can be up to 40 x 30 x 15 cm and 18 liters, and the carry-on up to 55 x 40 x 23 cm and 8 kg. SAS checks cabin sizes at the gate on full flights, and a bag that does not fit goes in the hold with a gate fee. SAS Business allows two carry-on bags.
How much is a checked bag on SAS?
An extra checked bag is about $25 within Europe and about $75 on routes to and from the United States, and the airport price can be double. Add bags in My Trips up to 22 hours before departure, where the online price can be up to 50 percent cheaper. SAS Go Light includes no checked bag, so the first bag is added at the same rate.
Does SAS Go Light include a checked bag?
No. SAS Go Light is the cheapest SAS fare and includes no checked bag on any route. Within Europe it is underseat bag only, and on long routes to the United States or Asia it adds a carry-on but still no checked bag. EuroBonus and SkyTeam status can add a checked bag even on Light.
What is the SAS checked baggage size and weight limit?
A checked bag can be up to 158 cm in total size, which is length plus width plus height, about 62 inches. The weight limit is 23 kg, about 50 lb, on SAS Go and SAS Plus, and 32 kg, about 70 lb, on SAS Business. A bag over 23 kg adds a fee, and no single bag over 32 kg is accepted.
What is the SAS overweight baggage fee?
A bag from 24 to 32 kg adds a flat overweight fee that depends on the route, and a bag over 158 cm adds an oversize fee. These are often paid at the airport, so it is usually cheaper to add an extra checked bag online than to overpack one bag. No single bag over 32 kg is accepted.
Do EuroBonus or SkyTeam members get extra baggage on SAS?
Yes. EuroBonus Silver and SkyTeam Elite and Elite Plus members get one extra checked bag up to 23 kg, and EuroBonus Gold and Diamond members get two, even on the SAS Go Light fare. Gold and Diamond members also get a free carry-on on Light. Your EuroBonus level at departure sets the rules for the trip.
How do you report and track delayed or lost baggage on SAS?
Report a missing bag at the SAS baggage service desk before leaving the airport, or online, and you receive a Property Irregularity Report with a file reference number. Track the bag online through WorldTracer with that number and your surname. Report damaged baggage within 7 days, and a bag is treated as lost after 21 days.
What does SAS Go Smart include?
SAS Go Smart includes an underseat bag, a carry-on bag up to 55 x 40 x 23 cm and 8 kg, and one checked bag up to 23 kg. It is the cheapest SAS fare that comes with both a carry-on and a checked bag, and it is usually cheaper than buying SAS Go Light and adding a checked bag later.
How do you save on SAS baggage fees?
Book SAS Go Smart or higher if you need a checked bag, since SAS Go Light includes none, and add any extra bag online rather than at the airport, where the price can be double. EuroBonus and SkyTeam status add checked bags even on Light. Weigh bags at home, since a bag over 23 kg adds a flat overweight fee.
Check the official SAS baggage pages
Allowances follow your fare and status, and added bag prices follow your route, so the exact number is the one in your booking. Use this guide for how the fares work, and use SAS for your price.
The fare ladder, the size limits, and the status benefits are stable. The cost to add a bag moves with your route and timing, so confirm it in My Trips before you pay.
Compare SAS with other airlines
SAS, the Scandinavian Airlines flag carrier of Sweden, Denmark, and Norway, keeps cabin baggage simple and prices checked bags by fare: an underseat bag on every fare, a carry-on and a checked bag from SAS Go Smart up, and a SAS Go Light fare that includes neither a carry-on in Europe nor a checked bag. The baggage fees hub compares checked and carry-on costs across every major airline.
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