✓ Policy web-verified 2026-05-31
SAS (Scandinavian Airlines) ties your baggage allowance to your fare bundle, not just your cabin class. The cheapest SAS Go Light fare is hand-baggage-only: on European routes it strips out even the full-size cabin bag, leaving you with just a small personal item unless you pay to add more. Step up to Go Smart or Go Pro and a 23 kg checked bag is included. This guide covers the current 2026 dimensions, weight limits and fees, and flags where figures change by route and fare.
One big structural change to know: SAS left Star Alliance and joined SkyTeam on 1 September 2024, and as of 23 April 2025 frequent-flyer status now grants extra checked bags even on Light fares. If you hold status, your allowance is better than the fare alone suggests.
Quick facts
| Personal item (underseat) | 40 x 30 x 15 cm — all fares, including Go Light |
| Cabin bag | 55 x 40 x 23 cm, max 8 kg — NOT in Go Light on European routes |
| Checked allowance (Go Light) | None included — buy from approx EUR 20–105 |
| Checked allowance (Go Smart/Pro) | 1 bag, 23 kg |
| Checked allowance (Plus) | 2 bags, 23 kg each |
| Checked allowance (Business) | 2 bags, 32 kg each |
| Max checked dimensions | 158 cm (L+W+H total) |
| Overweight 23.1–28 kg | approx EUR 55–75 (paid at airport) |
| Overweight 28.1–32 kg | approx EUR 85–135 |
Cabin bag & personal item
| Item | Allowance |
|---|---|
| Personal / under-seat item | 40 x 30 x 15 cm. One small underseat item (handbag, laptop bag, small backpack) is included on every SAS fare, including Go Light. This is the only free hand-baggage piece on a Go Light European ticket. |
| Cabin / carry-on bag | 55 x 40 x 23 cm (incl. wheels and handles) · 8 kg Included on Go Smart/Pro/Plus/Business; on Go Light (European routes) it must be purchased, roughly EUR 12–20 online and EUR 45–55 at the gate |
Checked baggage & fees
| Checked allowance | Go Light: 0 (buy separately) · Go Smart/Pro: 1 · Plus: 2 · Business: 2 |
| Weight limit | 23 kg per bag (32 kg per bag in Business) |
| Typical fee | Adding a checked bag costs roughly EUR 20–105 each way depending on route and timing — cheapest prepaid online 8+ days out; airport/late prices run EUR 55–105 |
What each fare includes
| Fare | Personal | Cabin | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAS Go Light | Yes | Personal item only (40x30x15) — no full cabin bag on European routes | None — purchase from ~EUR 20–105 |
| SAS Go Smart | Yes | Cabin bag 55x40x23/8kg + personal item | 1 x 23 kg |
| SAS Go Pro | Yes | Cabin bag 55x40x23/8kg + personal item | 1 x 23 kg |
| SAS Plus | Yes | Cabin bag + personal item | 2 x 23 kg |
| SAS Business | Yes | Cabin bag + personal item | 2 x 32 kg |
What you actually get on a cheap fare
What you actually get at deal prices: the cheap SAS fares advertised on deal sites are almost always SAS Go Light. That fare includes the 8 kg cabin allowance concept in name only on European routes — in practice Go Light gives you just the small 40 x 30 x 15 cm personal item and no checked bag.
To bring a real suitcase you add a checked bag at checkout, typically EUR 20–60 each way on shorter routes (more on long-haul). Adding the full-size cabin bag on Go Light is a separate ~EUR 12–20 charge. Always price the bag before booking — a EUR 40 round-trip bag can erase the gap between Go Light and Go Smart, which already includes 23 kg. If you hold EuroBonus/SkyTeam status, don’t pay: Silver/Elite get +1 free 23 kg bag and Gold/Diamond +2, even on Light.
Oversize, sports & special items
Overweight and oversize: bags over 23 kg up to 28 kg cost roughly EUR 55–75; from 28 to the 32 kg hard maximum, roughly EUR 85–135. Overweight charges are paid at the airport — there is no online prepay for excess weight. Anything over 158 cm (L+W+H) or heavier than 32 kg is handled as special/oversize baggage. Maximum of nine bags per passenger.
Sports equipment and instruments: sports gear up to 23 kg (equipment plus its transport bag) counts as one of your included checked pieces at no extra charge if within size limits. Skis/snowboard plus a boot bag count as a single piece. Bikes, golf bags, surfboards and similar must be registered in advance via SAS Customer Service or the online form. Small instruments can travel as cabin baggage if within cabin dimensions; large instruments need an extra seat or special-baggage handling in a hard case.
2026 note: figures vary by route (intra-Europe vs intercontinental) and by when you buy. The prices above are guideline ranges; SAS uses dynamic, route-specific pricing, so confirm the exact fee for your itinerary at checkout.
Frequently asked questions
Does SAS Go Light include a carry-on bag?
On European routes, Go Light includes only a small personal item (40 x 30 x 15 cm) that fits under the seat. The full-size cabin bag (55 x 40 x 23 cm) is not included and must be purchased, typically EUR 12–20 online or EUR 45–55 at the gate.
What is SAS's cabin baggage size and weight limit?
The full cabin bag is 55 x 40 x 23 cm including wheels and handles, with a maximum weight of 8 kg. Every fare also allows one personal underseat item of 40 x 30 x 15 cm.
How much does it cost to add a checked bag to a SAS Go Light ticket?
Roughly EUR 20–105 each way depending on route and timing. The cheapest rates apply when you prepay online more than 8 days before departure; buying late or at the airport runs around EUR 55–105.
What is the checked baggage weight limit on SAS?
23 kg per bag in economy and Plus fares, and 32 kg per bag in Business. The maximum allowed weight for any single bag is 32 kg; bags over 23 kg incur overweight fees.
How many checked bags are included by fare?
Go Light includes none (buy separately), Go Smart and Go Pro include 1 bag (23 kg), Plus includes 2 bags (23 kg each), and Business includes 2 bags (32 kg each).
Do SAS frequent flyers get free bags on Light fares?
Yes. Since 23 April 2025, EuroBonus Silver / SkyTeam Elite members get +1 free checked bag (23 kg) and EuroBonus Gold/Diamond members get +2, even on Go Light fares.
What are SAS's overweight baggage fees?
Bags from 23.1 to 28 kg cost roughly EUR 55–75, and 28.1 to 32 kg roughly EUR 85–135. Overweight charges are paid at the airport — they cannot be prepaid online.
What are the maximum checked bag dimensions on SAS?
A standard checked bag must not exceed 158 cm total (length + width + height). Larger items are treated as oversize/special baggage and require a fee and advance registration.
Is SAS in Star Alliance or SkyTeam in 2026?
SAS left Star Alliance and joined SkyTeam on 1 September 2024. SkyTeam Elite and Elite Plus status now bring baggage and other benefits on SAS flights.
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