Short answer: every SAS ticket lets you bring a small under-seat bag (40 x 30 x 15 cm, max 18 litres). A full-size carry-on (55 x 40 x 23 cm, max 8 kg) and checked bags (23 kg or 32 kg, max 158 cm) depend on the ticket type you buy. The table below is the whole thing on one screen; the rest of this page explains the details that catch people out.
SAS baggage allowance by ticket type
| Ticket | Under-seat bag | Carry-on (overhead) | Checked bags |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economy Light | 1 (40 x 30 x 15 cm, 18 L) | None within Europe · 1 x 8 kg on flights outside Europe | None |
| Economy Standard | 1 | 1 x 8 kg | 1 x 23 kg |
| Economy Flex | 1 | 1 x 8 kg | 1 x 23 kg (same as Standard, plus flexibility) |
| Premium / Premium Flex | 1 | 1 x 8 kg · 2 x 8 kg outside Europe | 2 x 23 kg |
| Business / Business Flex | 1 | 1 x 8 kg · 2 outside Europe | 2 x 32 kg |
Your EuroBonus membership level can add to these allowances, and the exact allowance for your booking is always shown when you book and under My trips in the SAS app or website.
SAS carry-on size and weight
- Under-seat bag: max 40 x 30 x 15 cm and 18 litres. A handbag, small backpack or laptop bag that goes under the seat in front of you — not in the overhead bin.
- Carry-on bag: max 55 x 40 x 23 cm and 8 kg. This is the one that goes in the overhead compartment.
The trap is Economy Light within Europe: it includes only the under-seat bag. If you turn up at the gate with a wheeled cabin case on a Light ticket, SAS will put it in the hold and charge you. On Light tickets for flights outside Europe, an 8 kg carry-on is included.
SAS checks carry-on bags against the size and weight limits before departure. A bag that is too big or too heavy goes in the hold, and a fee applies.
SAS checked baggage size and weight
- Maximum size: 158 cm in total (length + width + height).
- Maximum weight: 23 kg or 32 kg per bag, depending on your ticket type and destination. Economy Standard and Flex, and Premium, include 23 kg bags; Business includes 32 kg bags.
What if your bag is overweight or oversized?
If a bag weighs between 23 and 32 kg, or measures more than 158 cm in total, SAS charges a flat fee at the airport. The fee varies by route and destination, and you can see what applies to your flight when you book or under My trips. Adding bags in advance is shown during booking, and can be done for one way or the whole return trip.
Connecting flights with another airline
If your journey connects onto or from another airline, the baggage policy of the first airline applies. Check your allowance in My trips, then check the other airline's rules too — especially if the second airline is stricter on carry-on weight.
Musical instruments
- All instruments must travel in a secure hard case, whether in the cabin or checked in. Soft cases are not accepted.
- Small instruments can come on board as your carry-on if they meet the normal carry-on size and weight limits.
- Bigger instruments between 90 x 20 x 10 cm and 150 x 35 x 50 cm, weighing up to 75 kg, can travel on a booked extra seat, arranged through SAS Customer Service. The case needs handles so it can be secured with a seatbelt.
- Instruments within your baggage allowance (max 32 kg) can be checked in or added as extra baggage.
Skis, sports equipment and fragile items
- A ski or snowboard bag plus a separate boot bag counts as one piece of sports equipment. It may be included in your allowance depending on your ticket or EuroBonus status; otherwise a fee is paid at the airport.
- Pack valuables and fragile items in your carry-on: passports and documents, cash, medication, glasses, keys, jewellery, cameras, laptops and phones. SAS is not responsible for loss or damage to these in checked baggage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the SAS carry-on size?
55 x 40 x 23 cm, maximum 8 kg, for the overhead bin. Every ticket also allows an under-seat bag of up to 40 x 30 x 15 cm and 18 litres.
Does SAS Economy Light include a carry-on bag?
Only on flights outside Europe. Within Europe, Economy Light includes the under-seat bag only, and no checked bag.
How many checked bags does SAS include?
None on Economy Light, one 23 kg bag on Economy Standard and Flex, two 23 kg bags on Premium, and two 32 kg bags on Business. EuroBonus status can add more.
What is the SAS checked baggage weight limit?
23 kg or 32 kg per bag depending on ticket type and destination, with a maximum size of 158 cm (length + width + height). Bags from 23 to 32 kg or over 158 cm are charged a flat fee at the airport.
Can I bring a guitar on SAS?
Yes, in a hard case. A small one can be your carry-on if it fits the carry-on limits; a larger one can be checked in (up to 32 kg) or travel on a booked extra seat if it measures between 90 x 20 x 10 cm and 150 x 35 x 50 cm.
Checked against SAS's own pages on 25 September 2026: carry-on baggage, checked baggage and ticket types. Airlines change allowances without notice, so confirm the allowance on your own booking under My trips before you fly.
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