Children traveling alone
Your child is always in good hands with us. If you’d like your child to travel alone, we’re happy to accompany children using our unaccompanied minor service.
Our service is available for children who are:
5–11 years old and traveling alone (service required), or
12–15 years old and traveling alone (service optional upon request).
Exception: On domestic flights within Scandinavia, the service is available up to 17 years of age.
How to book
If your child is under 12 and traveling within Europe, you can book our unaccompanied minor service online. Search for your trip as usual and select Unaccompanied minors when choosing the number of travelers.
If your child is 12 or older, please contact SAS Customer Service to make a booking.
How the service works
Before departure:
Just complete and print the 3 copies of the Unaccompanied minor form to bring with you to check-in. You’ll need to check your child in at the airport, so it’s a good idea to arrive well before departure. When you arrive, just go to the check-in counter where you’ll need to show valid IDs. We’ll help your child with their baggage and accompany them from the check-in counter to the aircraft. Keep in mind you’ll need to stay at the airport until the flight has departed.
During the flight:
Your child will be welcomed on board and helped to their seat by a SAS crew member who will explain safety procedures. During the flight, the crew will attend to your child’s needs, including serving food or snacks and drinks depending on the length of the flight. Please note that on some flights, the crew may only speak English.
Upon arrival:
Upon arrival, we’ll escort your child to the person designated by you. Please ensure that the person meeting your child is on time and has their ID.
Important information
The fee for an unaccompanied minor is included in the child's ticket if they're booked as an unaccompanied minor. If you add the service after you book, you'll need to pay a fee.
Children cannot travel as unaccompanied minors if there is uncertainty about landing at a destination due to weather or other extraordinary circumstances.
For children age 12–16 traveling alone, some countries may require written consent from a parent or guardian.
Fee for unaccompanied minors
If you add the service after you book, you'll need to pay a fee.
Unaccompanied minors
If you want to use the unaccompanied minor service and choose to add it after booking, an assistance fee will be charged in addition to the ticket price.
Available for purchase online for children aged 5–11 for trips within Scandinavia and Europe.
The unaccompanied minor service charge is collected per child, per one way on SAS flights.
Charges
Domestic: 450 DKK, 650 NOK, 650 SEK
Within Scandinavia and from Scandinavia to Europe: 85 EUR
From Scandinavia and Europe to Asia, Canada and US: 125 EUR
From Europe to Scandinavia: 85 EUR
From Asia to Scandinavia: 125 EUR
From Canada and US to Scandinavia and Europe: 125 EUR
Between Finland and Asia, Canada and US: 125 EUR
Between Finland and Europe: 85 EUR
FAQs
Can I book a SAS Young ticket and then add the unaccompanied minor service?
No, a SAS Young ticket cannot be combined with our unaccompanied minor service. This service can only be booked by either:
Selecting Unaccompanied minor in the booking flow, or
Booking an adult ticket and then adding the service.
Can I accompany my child to the gate?
Yes, this may be possible, depending on the airport. If available, the check-in staff will provide you with a special boarding pass that allows you to pass through security.
How much baggage can my child bring?
Children aged 2–11 years may bring carry-on and checked baggage according to their ticket type. They may also check in, free of charge:
1 stroller (max 23 kg)
1 child safety seat
Can a child flying alone bring a pet on board ?
Yes, it’s allowed both in the cabin and in the cargo compartment.
What if the trip involves an overnight stay or a transfer between airports?
If the trip involves an overnight stay or a transfer between airports, the parent or guardian must arrange an escort. This information must also be included in the unaccompanied minor form.