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Scandinavian Airlines Cabin Bag Size & Baggage Allowance

Scandinavian Airlines: every fare includes an under-seat bag up to 40 × 30 × 15 cm; a cabin bag up to 55 × 40 × 23 cm, 8 kg costs extra.

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PIPersonal ItemGoes under the seat in front of you
W 30 cm
H 40 cm
personal item
D 15 cm
depth
Max dimensions40 × 30 × 15 cm15.7 × 11.8 × 5.9 in
Max width30 cm11.8 in
Max height40 cm15.7 in
Max depth15 cm5.9 in
Max weightNo weight limit

A handbag, laptop bag or small backpack that fits under the seat in front of you.

COCarry-on BaggageGoes in the overhead bin
W 40 cm
H 55 cm
carry-on
D 23 cm
depth
Max dimensions55 × 40 × 23 cm21.7 × 15.7 × 9.1 in
Max width40 cm15.7 in
Max height55 cm21.7 in
Max depth23 cm9.1 in
Max weight8 kg18 lb

One cabin bag per passenger. Measured with wheels and handles included.

CBChecked BaggageHanded over at the check-in desk
158 cm
in total
checked bag
depth
Max total dimensions158 cm (62.2 in)L + W + H
Standard bag weight23 kg51 lb
Oversize thresholdover 158 cm62.2 in
Bags includedTicket type and destination dependent

SAS checked baggage is limited to 158 cm total. Maximum weight is 23 kg or 32 kg depending on ticket type and destination.

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Allowance by Cabin Class / Fare

Class / fareCarry-onChecked bagsWeight / allowance
Economy LightUnderseat bag only within Europe0 bags—
Outside Europe, 1 × 8 kg carry-on is included.
Economy Standard / Flex1 bag · 8 kg + underseat bag1 bag23 kg
Premium1 × 8 kg in Europe; 2 × 8 kg outside Europe2 bags23 kg
Business1 × 8 kg in Europe; 2 × 8 kg outside Europe2 bags32 kg

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Cabin allowance by fare

The figures above are the standard allowance. On Scandinavian Airlines it changes with the fare or cabin you book.

Economy Light, within EuropePersonal item only — no cabin bag
Economy Light, outside Europe55 × 40 × 23 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 9.1 in) · 8 kg (18 lb)
Economy Standard / Flex55 × 40 × 23 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 9.1 in) · 8 kg (18 lb)
Premium / Business55 × 40 × 23 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 9.1 in) · 8 kg (18 lb)

Excess & Oversize Fees

Scandinavian Airlines sets its own excess, overweight and gate-bag charges, and they change by route, fare and where you pay.We only publish figures we have checked against the carrier, and these are not among them — so the current amounts are on Scandinavian Airlines's own site.
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Charges are usually lower when paid online before travel than at the airport.

Good to Know

Published dimensions include wheels, handles and external pockets.Baggage rules can differ on codeshare and partner-operated flights.Special items such as sports gear or instruments need advance booking.Always confirm on the airline's website before you travel.
Source: airline website, reviewed on 9 October 2026

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The three baggage types, explained

Airlines split what you travel with into three allowances. Each has its own size and weight limit, and the one you exceed decides what you pay.

Personal item

The small bag that goes under the seat in front of you — handbag, laptop bag or small backpack. Usually free and rarely weighed.

Carry-on

The wheeled case you take into the cabin and store in the overhead bin. Sized at the gate, and weighed by many airlines.

Checked baggage

The large suitcase you hand over at the desk and collect at your destination. Charged by bag, with strict weight limits.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is a cabin bag free on Scandinavian Airlines?

Not on every fare. The cheapest option (Economy Light, within Europe) includes only a small bag up to 40 × 30 × 15 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 5.9 in) that fits under the seat. A cabin bag up to 55 × 40 × 23 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 9.1 in), 8 kg (18 lb) comes with Economy Light, outside Europe; Economy Standard / Flex; Premium / Business.

What happens if my bag doesn't fit Scandinavian Airlines' sizer?

Staff can send it to the hold at the gate and charge for it, and a gate charge is usually far more than adding the bag online before you fly. The current amounts are on Scandinavian Airlines' own fees page. Scandinavian Airlines baggage fees

Can I bring a personal item in addition to my Scandinavian Airlines cabin bag?

Yes. Besides the cabin bag you can bring one personal item up to 40 × 30 × 15 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 5.9 in), such as a handbag, laptop bag or small backpack, stowed under the seat in front of you.

Compare with other airlines

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