Checked baggage

Baggage policy

• Size and weight limits
  • The maximum weight of any checked bag is 32 kg. Items of baggage weighing more can be sent as cargo.
  • The maximum size of any piece of checked baggage is 158 cm (length + width + height).

  If you’re continuing your trip with another airline other regulations may apply. Information about the baggage allowance is available on the airline’s website.
  

• Heavy baggage fees

  If your baggage exceeds the permitted weight allowance, you will be charged a flat rate fee. The fee applies per bag and direction and depends on your destination.

  

  The maximum allowed weight for one piece of baggage is 32 kg. Exceptions are special baggage that cannot easily be separated, such as diving equipment or large musical instruments.

  Excess baggage fees

  Route	23,1-28 kg	28,1-32 kg
  Domestic flights	195 DKK 280 NOK 280 SEK  25 EUR  30 USD	340 DKK 480 NOK 480 SEK 45 EUR 49 USD
  European flights	270 DKK  380 NOK 380 SEK  35 EUR  40 USD	470 DKK 680 NOK 680 SEK 65 EUR 70 USD
  Flights to/from Asia and the US	340 DKK 480 NOK 480 SEK 45 EUR 50 USD	670 DKK  910 NOK 910 SEK 85 EUR 95 USD
  Flights to/from Canada*	340 DKK 480 NOK 480 SEK 45 EUR 50 USD	670 DKK  910 NOK 910 SEK 85 EUR 95 USD

  *Valid for flights to/from Canada if the first marketing carrier of your entire journey (outbound and homebound) is SK (SAS). If the first marketing carrier of your entire journey (outbound and homebound) is AC (Air Canada), UA (United Airlines) or AA (American Airlines), other baggage fees and conditions may apply. See respective airline website.

• Packing conditions
  • Remember to mark your bag with your name and address. Bag tags are available at Self-Service Check-in or at the check-in counters in the departure hall.
  • When transporting strollers, child safety seats, sporting equipment, musical instruments, or other delicate items as checked in baggage, we strongly recommend that you use suitable protective hard casing to avoid any potential damage.
    
  • Pack smaller fragile and valuable items such as passports, laptops, money, medication, jewelry, cameras and keys in your carry-on. SAS will not replace these items – see our general terms and conditions of carriage for more information.
    
  • Larger fragile and valuable items, such as computers, televisions, or other similar items must be sent as cargo.
    

  You can rent protective packaging solutions for items such as strollers, child safety seats and sports equipment from Airshells. It can be booked in advance, picked up and dropped off at selected airports. For information about prices and conditions and to place an order, visit Airshells' website . 

  

  Use the code SAS2019 to get a 10% discount on protective packaging on Airshells' website.
• Fragile and valuable items

  You are not permitted to pack any fragile, delicate or special  value items in your checked baggage. Larger items, such as computers, televisions, or other similar items must be sent as cargo. 

  Example of items:

  • Business documents, passports and other documents.
  • Money.
  • Prescribed medicines.
  • Keys, glasses/sunglasses.
  • Bottles.
  • Jewelry, precious metal.
  • Camera equipment.

  SAS is not responsible for any loss, delay or damage if such items are included in the checked baggage. 

• Customs clearance in Scandinavia

  Sweden

  If you arrive on an international flight and your bag tags show that you will continue your trip on a domestic flight on SAS, your bags will be checked through to your final destination. Custom inspection must take place at first airport in Sweden.

  Norway

  Customs inspection always takes place at the first airport you arrive at, even if your bags are continuing to your final destination.

  Denmark

  Customs inspection takes place at your final destination.