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SAS Scandinavian Airlines pet policy: cabin, hold and fees

SAS Scandinavian Airlines accepts dogs and cats in the cabin up to 8 kg with the carrier. Fees, carrier sizes, breed rules and how to book, checked against the official policy.

Checked against the official page · 15 Oct 2026
Pets in the cabinYes: Dog, Cat
Cabin weight limit8 kg including the carrier
Cabin carrier40 × 25 × 23 cm, soft
Good to know1 carrier per traveller, up to 2 pets of the same species. Counts as your carry-on.
Pets in the holdYes: Dog, Cat
Hold limit50 kg including the kennel. rigid IATA kennel
Snub-nosed breeds in the holdCheck with the airline
FeesCabin EUR 55–99; hold EUR 90–340, by route
How to bookCabin via My Bookings; hold by request at least 24 h before
Minimum ageWeaned; vet certificate if under 14 weeks
Cargo and other animalsOther animals: cargo.
Watch out for
  • No animals on SAS Charter flights.

Here is the SAS Scandinavian Airlines pet policy in plain English, checked against the official SAS Scandinavian Airlines page on 15 Oct 2026. SAS Scandinavian Airlines accepts dogs and cats in the cabin up to 8 kg with the carrier. Below, you’ll find what it means for your trip, plus a short checklist before you book.

SAS Scandinavian Airlines pet policy: small dog traveling in the airplane cabin
Photo: Yiheng Fang / Unsplash

SAS Scandinavian Airlines pet policy for the cabin

On SAS Scandinavian Airlines, dogs and cats can travel with you in the cabin, as long as the pet and its carrier together weigh no more than 8 kg. Carrier rules: 40 × 25 × 23 cm, soft. Also note: 1 carrier per traveller, up to 2 pets of the same species. Counts as your carry-on.

Pets in the hold and as cargo on SAS Scandinavian Airlines

Bigger pets can fly in the hold on SAS Scandinavian Airlines: dogs and cats. The limit is 50 kg for the pet and its kennel together. Kennel rules: rigid IATA kennel.

Other animals: cargo.

Fees and how to book a pet on SAS Scandinavian Airlines

Fee: Cabin EUR 55–99; hold EUR 90–340, by route. How to book: Cabin via My Bookings; hold by request at least 24 h before. Minimum age: Weaned; vet certificate if under 14 weeks. Fees can change, so check the final amount when you book.

Before you book: SAS Scandinavian Airlines pet policy checklist

  1. First, weigh your pet together with its carrier or kennel, because airlines check the total weight at the airport.
  2. Next, check the entry rules of your destination, such as microchip, rabies vaccine and health papers. Our pet travel requirements page links to the official sources.
  3. Then, book your pet at the same time as your own seat, since pet places on each flight are limited.
  4. Finally, confirm the details on the official SAS Scandinavian Airlines pet policy page, because rules and fees can change.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I bring my pet in the cabin on SAS Scandinavian Airlines?

Yes. SAS Scandinavian Airlines accepts dog, cat in the cabin. The pet and carrier together can weigh up to 8 kg. Carrier: 40 × 25 × 23 cm, soft.

Can my pet fly in the hold on SAS Scandinavian Airlines?

Yes: dog, cat. The limit is 50 kg including the kennel.

How much does it cost to fly with a pet on SAS Scandinavian Airlines?

Cabin EUR 55–99; hold EUR 90–340, by route. Fees change often, so confirm the exact amount when you book.

This summary is a guide, not legal or veterinary advice. Airlines change their rules often: always confirm with SAS Scandinavian Airlines before you book. Your destination country may have extra entry rules.