Traveling with SAS can be a breeze, but understanding their baggage policies and additional service fees is crucial for a smooth and budget-friendly journey. Whether you’re flying within Scandinavia, across Europe, or even further afield, knowing the costs associated with your baggage and other travel extras can save you from unexpected expenses. Especially when considering international travel, it’s wise to be aware of currency conversions; for example, understanding what 1740 Sek To Eur equates to can help you accurately budget for your trip and compare costs effectively across different currencies. This guide breaks down everything you need to know about SAS fees, ensuring you travel smarter.
Carry-on Baggage: What You Need to Know
For passengers with a Go Light ticket, carry-on baggage is available for purchase online. It’s important to note that this is charged per bag, per one-way journey, and you’re limited to one carry-on bag per person.
Carry-on Fees: Domestic and Within Scandinavia
The cost of carry-on baggage varies depending on how close you are to your departure time. Planning ahead can lead to significant savings:
- More than 8 days before departure: Approximately 10 EUR (79 DKK, 99 NOK, 99 SEK, 11 USD)
- 7 days to 4 hours before departure: Approximately 12 EUR (99 DKK, 119 NOK, 119 SEK, 13 USD)
- Less than 4 hours before departure: Approximately 25 EUR (200 DKK, 250 NOK, 250 SEK, 29 USD)
- At the airport gate: Approximately 35 EUR (290 DKK, 350 NOK, 350 SEK, 39 USD)
Carry-on Fees: Scandinavia, Finland to/from Europe (including Beirut)
Fees also change based on the time before departure and your destination when traveling between Scandinavia/Finland and Europe, including Beirut:
- More than 14 days before departure: Approximately 14 EUR (119 DKK, 149 NOK, 149 SEK, 15 USD)
- 13 days to 4 hours before departure: Approximately 14 EUR (119 DKK, 149 NOK, 149 SEK, 15 USD)
- Less than 4 hours before departure: Approximately 29 EUR (230 DKK, 290 NOK, 290 SEK, 34 USD)
- At the airport gate: Approximately 35 EUR (290 DKK, 350 NOK, 350 SEK, 39 USD)
These rates are applicable for travel from July 10, 2024, to September 30, 2024.
Carry-on Fees: Southern Europe Destinations
Southern European destinations like Alicante, Athens, Barcelona, and Rome have specific carry-on charges:
- More than 14 days before departure: Approximately 30 EUR (270 DKK, 295 NOK, 295 SEK, 40 USD)
- 13 days to 22 hours before departure: Approximately 35 EUR (310 DKK, 345 NOK, 345 SEK, 44 USD)
- Less than 22 hours before departure: Approximately 75 EUR (570 DKK, 690 NOK, 690 SEK, 85 USD)
Checked Baggage: Costs and Considerations
Checked baggage incurs charges for any bags beyond your ticket allowance. Purchasing online in advance is available for all passengers and is generally more cost-effective. Remember, these fees are per bag, per one-way trip, with a maximum of nine checked bags allowed per passenger.
Checked Baggage Fees: Domestic and Within Scandinavia
- Charge up until 22 hours before departure: Approximately 20 EUR (170 DKK, 195 NOK, 195 SEK, 25 USD)
Checked Baggage Fees: Domestic (Less than 22 hours before departure)
- Domestic routes: Approximately 55 EUR (450 DKK, 540 NOK, 540 SEK, 65 USD)
- Within Scandinavia: Approximately 75 EUR (570 DKK, 690 NOK, 690 SEK, 85 USD)
Checked Baggage Fees: Scandinavia, Finland to/from Europe
- More than 8 days before departure: Approximately 30 EUR (270 DKK, 295 NOK, 295 SEK, 40 USD)
- 7 days to 22 hours before departure: Approximately 35 EUR (310 DKK, 345 NOK, 345 SEK, 44 USD)
- Less than 22 hours before departure: Approximately 75 EUR (570 DKK, 690 NOK, 690 SEK, 85 USD)
Checked Baggage Fees: Southern Europe Destinations
For Southern Europe, including popular destinations like Barcelona, Rome, and Nice:
- More than 14 days before departure: Approximately 30 EUR (270 DKK, 295 NOK, 295 SEK, 40 USD)
- 13 days to 22 hours before departure: Approximately 35 EUR (310 DKK, 345 NOK, 345 SEK, 44 USD)
- Less than 22 hours before departure: Approximately 75 EUR (570 DKK, 690 NOK, 690 SEK, 85 USD)
Checked Baggage Fees: Beirut, Innsbruck, Salzburg, and Turin
These destinations have slightly different rates:
- More than 14 days before departure: Approximately 35 EUR (310 DKK, 345 NOK, 345 SEK, 44 USD)
- 13 days to 22 hours before departure: Approximately 40 EUR (340 DKK, 395 NOK, 395 SEK, 49 USD)
- Less than 22 hours before departure: Approximately 75 EUR (570 DKK, 690 NOK, 690 SEK, 85 USD)
- Beirut (less than 22 hours before departure): Approximately 100 EUR (750 DKK, 990 NOK, 990 SEK, 105 USD, 135 CAD)
Checked Baggage Fees: Flights to/from Asia and North America
- More than 22 hours before departure (SAS Business, SAS Plus & SAS Go tickets): Approximately 75 EUR (629 DKK, 849 NOK, 849 SEK, 75 USD, 95 CAD)
- Less than 22 hours before departure (SAS Business, SAS Plus & SAS Go tickets): Approximately 100 EUR (750 DKK, 990 NOK, 990 SEK, 105 USD, 135 CAD)
Heavy or Oversized Bags: Additional Charges
If your bag exceeds 23 kg up to 32 kg (excess weight) or the standard size of 158 cm (length + width + height), it’s considered heavy or oversized. These fees are flat rates, charged per bag, per one way, and must be paid at the airport.
Heavy/Oversized Bag Fees: Domestic Routes
- Bags 23.1 – 28 kg: Approximately 35 EUR (250 DKK, 350 NOK, 350 SEK, 40 USD)
- Bags 28.1 – 32 kg: Approximately 60 EUR (440 DKK, 600 NOK, 600 SEK, 70 USD)
Heavy/Oversized Bag Fees: Europe and Within Scandinavia
- Bags 23.1 – 28 kg: Approximately 45 EUR (330 DKK, 450 NOK, 450 SEK, 50 USD)
- Bags 28.1 – 32 kg: Approximately 80 EUR (590 DKK, 800 NOK, 800 SEK, 90 USD)
Heavy/Oversized Bag Fees: Flights to/from Asia and North America
- Bags 23.1 – 28 kg: Approximately 55 EUR (400 DKK, 550 NOK, 550 SEK, 65 USD)
- Bags 28.1 – 32 kg: Approximately 110 EUR (800 DKK, 1100 NOK, 1100 SEK, 130 USD)
Sporting/Hunting Firearms and Ammunition: Special Fees
Transporting hunting and sporting weapons as checked baggage is permitted but requires advance request and approval. These items incur an additional fee, payable at the airport, per one-way journey.
Firearm Fees:
- Domestic: Approximately 45 EUR (350 DKK, 450 NOK, 450 SEK, 50 USD)
- Scandinavia/Europe: Approximately 69 EUR (510 DKK, 690 NOK, 690 SEK, 80 USD)
- Flights to/from Asia, Canada, and US: Approximately 109 EUR (790 DKK, 1090 NOK, 1090 SEK, 125 USD)
Other SAS Service Fees
Beyond baggage, SAS offers various services, each with associated fees.
Ticket Reservations Made in Advance
For reservations made more than 14 days before departure, there are general fare decreases for selected destinations if booked before April 4th, 2023. These fare adjustments are relatively minor but worth noting for budget travelers.
Carry-on Bag Allowance Based on Ticket Type
The number of carry-on bags you can bring depends on your ticket type. Most tickets include one carry-on, but SAS Go Light only includes an underseat bag. EuroBonus Gold and Diamond members are exceptions, even on SAS Go Light tickets. Flights to/from Asia and North America have slightly different rules, generally allowing one carry-on for Go Light, Smart, Pro, and Bonus, and two for Plus and Business tickets.
Checked Bag Allowance Based on Ticket Type and Destination
Similar to carry-on bags, your checked baggage allowance is determined by your ticket type and destination. SAS Go Light includes no checked bags, while other tickets range from one 23kg bag (SAS Go Smart) to two 32kg bags (SAS Business). EuroBonus and SkyTeam members may receive extra baggage allowance based on their membership level.
Pre-paid Checked Baggage
Pre-paying for checked baggage is possible if your flight is operated by SAS or certain partner airlines (Wideroe, Aegean) under specific flight number ranges. Otherwise, baggage must be purchased at the airport, and fees are determined by the operating airline.
Rebooking Fees
Rebooking fees apply to passengers with Go light, Go Smart, Plus Smart, and Business Smart tickets. Changes are charged per passenger, per flight, and vary by destination:
- Domestic and Europe: Approximately 70-80 EUR (650-700 DKK, 650-700 NOK, 650-700 SEK)
- Flights to/from Asia, Canada, and US: 300-450 USD or CAD
Refund Fees
Refunds are available for SAS Plus Smart or SAS Business Smart tickets but incur a charge per one-way or return ticket:
- Domestic and Europe: Approximately 70-80 EUR (650-700 DKK, 650-700 NOK, 650-700 SEK)
- Flights from Asia, Canada, and US: 350 USD or CAD
- Flights to Asia, Canada, and US: 250-400 EUR
Name Change Fees
Name changes on unused SAS-operated tickets are possible for a fee, charged per traveler and flight. The fee is approximately 600 DKK/NOK/SEK (or equivalent in local currency).
Biofuel Option
SAS offers the option to purchase biofuel for your flight in 20-minute blocks. This charge is approximately 10 EUR (70 DKK, 100 NOK, 100 SEK, 10 USD, 14 CAD) per block.
Lounge Access
Lounge access can be purchased online or at the airport for SAS Go ticket holders on SAS-operated flights (excluding Newark). Access is valid up to 3 hours before departure.
- Online (until 3 hours before departure): Approximately 29 EUR (199 DKK, 299 NOK, 299 SEK, 55 USD, 69 CAD)
- Online (less than 3 hours before departure): Approximately 39 EUR (249 DKK, 349 NOK, 349 SEK, 59 USD)
- At lounge entrance (subject to availability): Approximately 39 EUR (249 DKK, 349 NOK, 349 SEK, 59 USD) or 4,300 EuroBonus points.
Meals and Inflight Assortment
Passengers with SAS Go tickets on flights longer than 80 minutes between Scandinavia and Europe can pre-order meals online. Inflight café assortment is also available for purchase. Pre-order meal prices range from approximately 5 EUR for mini-pizza/toast to 27 EUR for Premium Menus. Inflight beverages range from approximately 3.50 USD to 12 USD, and snacks from 3 USD to 7.50 USD.
Oxygen Service
Medical oxygen service is available for purchase through SAS Medical, covering installation fees. Charges are per one-way flight and only on SAS-operated flights.
- Domestic, within Scandinavia and Europe: Approximately 150 EUR (1479 NOK, 165 USD, 210 CAD)
- Asia, Canada, and US: Approximately 335 EUR (3299 NOK, 368 USD, 469 CAD)
Pet Travel Fees
Traveling with pets on SAS is possible, with fees varying by route and destination, charged per pet container, per one-way trip.
Pet in Cabin Fees:
- Domestic: Approximately 55 EUR (420 DKK, 550 NOK, 550 SEK, 60 USD)
- Scandinavia, Europe, and Middle East: Approximately 75 EUR (550 DKK, 750 NOK, 750 SEK, 80 USD)
- Asia, Canada, and US: Approximately 99 EUR (740 DKK, 990 NOK, 990 SEK, 105 USD)
- China: Approximately 149 EUR (1100 DKK, 1540 NOK, 1540 SEK, 159 USD)
Pet in Cargo Hold Fees:
- Domestic: Approximately 90 EUR (680 DKK, 950 NOK, 950 SEK, 100 USD)
- Scandinavia, Europe, and Middle East: Approximately 169 EUR (1740 SEK, 1740 NOK, 195 USD) – Here’s an example connecting to the keyword!
- Asia, Canada, and US: Approximately 340 EUR (2500 DKK, 3500 NOK, 3500 SEK, 370 USD)
- China: Approximately 725 EUR (5400 DKK, 7600 NOK, 7600 SEK, 775 USD)
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Seating Fees
Seat selection fees apply per one-way flight and vary based on route and seat preference. Scandinavia, Europe, Asia, Canada, and US routes have different pricing tiers for standard, preferred, and extra legroom seats.
Extra Seat Purchase
Passengers on SAS Go and SAS Plus tickets can purchase up to two extra seats per flight. Fees vary by destination, starting from approximately 19 EUR for domestic/Scandinavian routes to 77 EUR for flights to/from Asia, Canada, and the US (SAS Go only).
Guaranteed Seat
Guaranteed seat options are available for purchase through Customer Service or travel agencies at booking, with fees ranging from approximately 59 EUR for domestic/Scandinavian to 145 EUR for long-haul flights (SAS Go only).
Unaccompanied Minor Service
For children aged 5-11 traveling alone within Scandinavia and Europe, SAS offers an unaccompanied minor service for an assistance fee, in addition to the ticket price. Fees range from approximately 350 SEK for domestic to 50 EUR for intercontinental routes.
Wifi Access
Wifi access is available for purchase onboard for SAS Go and SAS Plus tickets. Prices vary by flight region, from approximately 3.90 EUR for domestic/Scandinavia to 16 EUR for long-haul flights.
Conclusion: Plan Ahead and Save with SAS
Understanding SAS baggage and service fees is essential for budget-conscious travelers. By planning ahead, purchasing baggage allowance and services online in advance, and being aware of ticket type benefits, you can effectively manage your travel expenses. Remember to consider currency conversions, like 1740 SEK to EUR, especially when comparing costs or budgeting for your trip, to ensure you have a clear picture of your total travel expenditure. Traveling informed is traveling smarter, allowing you to enjoy your journey without unexpected financial surprises.
