Personal-item bag · 34 × 19 × 15 cm (13.4 × 7.5 × 5.9 in)
Tight exactly at the limit on the depth
SAS Scandinavian Airlines cabin bag and personal item size
Checked against SAS Scandinavian Airlines' baggage page on 20 October 2026
Personal item (under the seat)
40 × 30 × 15 cm15.7 × 11.8 × 5.9 in
Cabin bag (overhead locker)
55 × 40 × 23 cm21.7 × 15.7 × 9.1 in
Weight: 8 kg (18 lb)
Will your bag fit SAS Scandinavian Airlines?
Personal item. Free on every fare. Underseat bag (handbag, backpack, laptop bag) stored under the seat in front; max capacity 18 L. No weight stated.
Cabin bag. Not included on Economy Light. Bag for the overhead compartment. Allowance depends on ticket type, destination and EuroBonus level; shown at booking.
What each SAS Scandinavian Airlines fare includes
| Fare | Personal item | Cabin bag | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economy Light | Included | Paid extra (8 kg) | Includes only a small underseat bag; a carry-on bag can be purchased (Economy Light is the only ticket where it can be bought). |
| Economy Standard / Economy Flex / Premium / Business | Included | Included (8 kg) | Carry-on bag included (max 55 x 40 x 23 cm, 8 kg); an additional one cannot be purchased. |
Will a standard carry-on fit SAS Scandinavian Airlines?
The most common US carry-on size is 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm, wheels included). On SAS Scandinavian Airlines it does not fit — 0.9 cm (0.4 in) too long. The common European cabin size, 55 × 40 × 20 cm, is right at the limit.
SAS Scandinavian Airlines' cabin bag allowance holds about 51 litres. Only 37 of the 151 airlines we track have a bigger one.
Bags that fit SAS Scandinavian Airlines
We checked 1,046 bags with published sizes. 19 fit the personal-item size with at least 1 cm to spare on every side, and another 38 are within a centimeter. 660 fit the cabin bag size comfortably.
Personal item
Personal-item bag · 39.1 × 27.4 × 14.5 cm (15.4 × 10.8 × 5.7 in)
Tight 0.5 cm (0.2 in) to spare on the depth
Personal-item bag · 38.1 × 30.5 × 14 cm (15 × 12 × 5.5 in)
Tight 0.5 cm (0.2 in) too wide; soft-sided, so it only goes in if it squeezes
Personal-item bag · 40 × 30 × 15 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 5.9 in)
Tight exactly at the limit on the length
Cabin bag
Carry-on suitcase · 19.1 × 12.8 × 8.9 in (48.5 × 32.5 × 22.6 cm)
Tight 0.4 cm (0.2 in) to spare on the depth; 5.1 kg left for packing
Carry-on suitcase · 45 × 38 × 20 cm (17.7 × 15 × 7.9 in)
Fits 2 cm (0.8 in) to spare on the width; 5.4 kg left for packing
Carry-on suitcase · 55 × 35 × 23 cm (21.7 × 13.8 × 9.1 in)
Tight exactly at the limit on the length; 5.7 kg left for packing
Carry-on suitcase · 55 × 40 × 20 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 7.9 in)
Tight exactly at the limit on the length
All bags that fit SAS Scandinavian Airlines →
If your bag is too big at the gate
Bags checked before departure; if a carry-on is too big or heavy it is placed in the hold and a fee applies. No amount stated. Source
Power banks on SAS Scandinavian Airlines
You can’t use a power bank on board. Power banks up to 100 Wh go in the cabin. Limit: 2 per passenger. Never in checked bags. Carry-on only, max 2 power banks up to 100 Wh. Terminals protected. Not in the overhead bin: under the seat in front or where crew indicate. May not be used or charged on board.
Work out your power bank's watt-hours · Power bank rules on every airline
Worth knowing
- Underseat bag limit also given as 18 litres capacity.
- Up to 20 spare batteries allowed, plus up to 2 larger lithium-ion batteries of up to 160 Wh each.
- Carry-on bags are checked for size and weight before departure.
Airlines with similar limits
- Wizz Air: 55 × 40 × 23 cm
- Lufthansa: 55 × 40 × 23 cm
- Turkish Airlines: 55 × 40 × 23 cm
- ITA Airways: 55 × 40 × 23 cm
SAS Scandinavian Airlines bag questions
What size is the SAS Scandinavian Airlines personal item?
SAS Scandinavian Airlines' free personal item can be up to 40 × 30 × 15 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 5.9 in). Underseat bag (handbag, backpack, laptop bag) stored under the seat in front; max capacity 18 L. No weight stated.
How big can a SAS Scandinavian Airlines cabin bag be?
Up to 55 × 40 × 23 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 9.1 in), and no heavier than 8 kg (18 lb). The airline doesn’t say whether wheels and handles count, so measure them in.
Does every SAS Scandinavian Airlines fare include a cabin bag?
No. Economy Light: this fare includes only the personal item; the bigger bag costs extra or isn't allowed.
Which bags fit SAS Scandinavian Airlines' limits?
Of the 1,046 bags we track, 19 fit the personal-item size with at least 1 cm to spare and 660 fit the cabin bag size. See the list.
Can I take a power bank on SAS Scandinavian Airlines?
Yes, in your cabin bag only. You can’t use a power bank on board. Power banks up to 100 Wh go in the cabin. Limit: 2 per passenger. Never in checked bags.
Sources. official carry-on baggage page · official restricted items / power bank page · official ticket types page (no baggage detail). Rules checked 20 October 2026. Some details the airline doesn’t publish are marked as such above. Airline staff have the final say at the gate. Spotted a change? Tell us.
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