SAS baggage allowance: carry-on, checked bags and power banks
- Based in Europe · Full-service
- 2 airports in Japan
Carry-on
55 × 40 × 23 cm
8 kg
Light fare: carry-on bag not included (except a 1x8 kg bag is included on this long-haul Asia route); Standard fare: 1x8 kg carry-on bag included
Checked bag
Depends on the fare
Economy
Power bank on board
Not to be used
SAS (Scandinavian Airlines) is a full-service airline based in Sweden, flying to Narita and Haneda in Japan. Carry-on: 55 × 40 × 23cm, 8kg. The free checked bag in Economy depends on the fare.
Cabin bag
What SAS lets you take into the cabin
Economy, as SAS publishes it.
- Each side
- 55 × 40 × 23 cm (≈21.7 × 15.7 × 9.1 in)
- Weight
- 8 kg (≈17.6 lb)
- Pieces
- Light fare: carry-on bag not included (except a 1x8 kg (≈17.6 lb) bag is included on this long-haul Asia route); Standard fare: 1x8 kg (≈17.6 lb) carry-on bag included
- Premium cabins
- SAS Business: 2x8 kg (≈17.6 lb) carry-on included on this long-haul Asia route
In the airline's own wordsExpand
SASCarry-on - Light: Not included (except on long-haul distance flights to/from Asia, Canada and US, 1x8kg included). Standard: 1x8kg included
Official page
SASAn underseat bag is a small item like a handbag, backpack or laptop bag that is stored under the seat in front of you, and not in the overhead compartment. Max size: 40 x 30 x 15 cm Max capacity: 18 L
Official page
Personal item
- Personal item
- 40 × 30 × 15 cm (≈15.7 × 11.8 × 5.9 in), max 18L, e.g. handbag, backpack or laptop bag
Checked bag
What SAS lets you check in
Free checked baggage in Economy on flights to and from Japan.
| Fare | What is included |
|---|---|
| Light | Not included |
| Standard | 1x23kg included |
- Size
- 158 cm (≈62.2 in) total of three sides
In the airline's own wordsExpand
SASMax size: 158 cm (length + width + height)
Official page
Power banks
Power banks and spare batteries on SAS
What SAS's own pages say about power banks.
- Power bank on board
- SAS does not allow power banks to be used during the flight.
- Using it on board
- Not allowed
- Power banks per person
- 2 max
- How many
- Up to 2 power banks per person
- Packing
- Transport in original packaging, tape the terminals, or place each in a separate bag or pouch
In the airline's own wordsExpand
SASSpare or loose batteries and power banks are not allowed in checked baggage and may only be carried in your carry-on.
Official page
SASYou may bring up to 20 spare batteries and a maximum of 2 power banks.
Official page
- Where these power bank rules come from
Airports in Japan
Where SAS flies in Japan
Airports in Japan listed on the airline's own site or in the airport's official airline list, and the terminal to head for.
- Airport
- Terminal
Which terminal SAS uses at Narita, Haneda and Kansai (from the airports' own airline lists)
Compare
SAS and other airlines from Europe
The same numbers side by side. Tap a name for that airline's page.Expand
| Airline | Carry-on size | Weight | Free checked (Economy) | Power bank on board |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AFAir FranceFrance · Full-service | 55 × 35 × 25cm | 12kg | — | Not to be used |
| OSAustrian AirlinesAustria · Full-service | 55 × 40 × 23cm | 8kg | Depends on the fare | Not to be used |
| BABritish AirwaysUnited Kingdom · Full-service | 56 × 45 × 25cm | — | Depends on the fare | — |
| AYFinnairFinland · Full-service | 55 × 40 × 23cm | 8kg | Depends on the fare | Not to be used |
| IBIberiaSpain · Full-service | 56 × 40 × 25cm | 10kg | — | Not to be used |
| AZITA AirwaysItaly · Full-service | 55 × 40 × 23cm | 8kg | Depends on the fare | Not to be used |
| KLKLMNetherlands · Full-service | 55 × 35 × 25cm, including handles and wheels | 12kg | Depends on the fare | Not to be used |
| LOLOTPoland · Full-service | 118cm | 8kg | Depends on the fare | Not to be used |
| LHLufthansaGermany · Full-service | 55 × 40 × 23cm | 8kg | Depends on the fare | Not to be used |
| SKSASSweden · Full-service | 55 × 40 × 23cm | 8kg | Depends on the fare | Not to be used |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the carry-on size limit on SAS?
Each side: 55 × 40 × 23cm. Weight: 8kg. Pieces: Light fare: carry-on bag not included (except a 1x8kg bag is included on this long-haul Asia route); Standard fare: 1x8kg carry-on bag included.
How much checked baggage is included on SAS?
It depends on the fare. Light: Not included. Standard: 1x23kg included. Size: 158cm total of three sides.
Can I use a power bank on a SAS flight?
Using it on board: Power banks may not be used or charged on board. Where to keep it: Keep it under the seat in front of you or in another area shown by the crew, not in the overhead bin.
Can I put a power bank in checked baggage on SAS?
In checked bags: Not allowed in checked baggage; carry-on only. How many: Up to 2 power banks per person.
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