Health & medical conditions
If you have a medical condition, physical impairment or take medication, it's a good idea to consult your doctor before booking your trip. And for some conditions, you may need to notify us and get medical approval.
You may need to complete a medical information form (MEDIF) if you:
Are in the late stages of pregnancy
Need medical oxygen or other medical equipment on board
Are traveling to receive medical treatment
Have an unstable medical condition
Have recently been ill, injured, hospitalized or have had surgery
If you need to travel with a MEDIF form, it's best to keep it handy in your carry-on. Please note that you'll need to upload your completed MEDIF form to be approved by SAS before you leave, which can take up to 7 days.
We'll email you to let you know your MEDIF form has been approved and added to your booking.
Flying while pregnant
You can fly with us during most of your pregnancy, but there are some restrictions. It's also a good idea to check what is covered by your insurance provider before you leave.
Pregnant with 1 child
Between 4 and 2 weeks before your due date, you may only fly on flights of less than 4 hours and you'll need to complete a medical certificate to be approved by SAS.
For safety reasons, from 2 weeks before your due date, you're not permitted to fly with us.
Pregnant with twins, triplets or more
Between 12 and 8 weeks before your due date, you may only fly on flights of less than 4 hours and you'll need to complete a medical certificate to be approved by SAS.
For safety reasons, from 8 weeks before your due date, you're not permitted to fly with us.
Please note that if you're traveling on one of our partner airlines, different rules may apply.
How to upload your completed MEDIF form or medical certificate
Once your doctor has completed and signed your MEDIF form or certificate, just upload it under My trips
Please note that it can take up to 7 days for SAS to approve your form or certificate.
Flying with medical oxygen
If you need medical oxygen during your flight, let us know in advance and we can arrange it for you. You can also bring your own oxygen tanks or concentrator (POC) on board. Keep in mind that you'll need to complete a MEDIF form to be approved by SAS.
Bringing your own oxygen
You may bring your own oxygen tanks or POC free of charge by adding it to your booking at least 48 hours before departure
Oxygen tanks may not weigh more than 5 kg or be larger than 115 cm and must be impact-proof. Please note that liquid oxygen is not permitted.
If you're traveling with a POC, SAS will need to approve the model.
Bring enough charged batteries with you, as we cannot guarantee a power supply for charging batteries on board. Your batteries also need to last for at least 150% of the duration of your flight.
Ordering oxygen from SAS
SAS provides medical oxygen for a fee, which varies depending on the length of your flight.
Order at least 48 hours before departure.
This service is only available on SAS-operated flights.
If you have questions or would like to order oxygen, just contact us
Serious illness or medical conditions
If you have a serious illness or physical or mental condition that may impact your ability to travel or have had surgery or medical treatement within 7 days of departure, you'll need to complete a MEDIF form to be approved by SAS.
FAQs
Can I travel if I have a severe allergy?
If you have a severe peanut allergy, please let the cabin crew know when you board, and we'll take necessary precautions including making an announcement on board. You should naturally also bring any allergy medications on board with you.
Does SAS have a patient transport service?
No, SAS does not have a dedicated patient transport service.
How early before my flight can I get my MEDIF form completed by my physician?
Your MEDIF form may not be dated earlier than 1 month before departure.
What if I am flying on another airline than SAS in my booking?
If you're traveling on another airline, you'll need to ask them for medical approval.
Can I check in online if I have a MEDIF form or medical certificate?
You may need to check in at the check-in counter at the airport if you have a MEDIF form or medical certificate. You'll be notified when you try to check in online if you need to check in at the airport instead.
What if I'm traveling with other medical equipment?
You can bring medical equipment like a CPAP or dialysis machine free of charge on all SAS flights. Just contact us if you have questions.
Can I store medication in the fridge on board?
Unfortunately, we can’t store personal medication on board. We suggest that you keep your medication in a cooler that you bring with you.