SAS Scandinavian Airlines in-cabin pet policy — and the carriers that fit
SAS Scandinavian Airlines allows small pets in the cabin in a carrier up to 15.7 × 9.8 × 9.1 in, soft-sided, stowed under the seat in front of you. Already own a carrier? Enter its measurements below to check it against this limit. In-cabin fee: Fee required but no amount published on the pet-in-cabin page: SAS states fees 'vary depending on your route and destination and are charged per flight'. Service dogs travel free in the cabin. 0 of the 15 carriers we track clear that published limit.
That means no carrier on our list clears it outright — the closest is the Sherpa Original Deluxe (Small) (squeezes — 0.2" over). Measure yours and expect an agent to check it. SAS Scandinavian's 9.1" height ceiling sits mid-pack among the 77 airlines we track (shared with airBaltic, Austrian, Brussels, Discover, Edelweiss, Eurowings, ITA, Lufthansa, Swiss International, Turkish): Aegean, Air Europa, Air France and Air Transat allow more, while EL AL Israel allows only 7".
Will your carrier fit SAS Scandinavian Airlines?
Measure the outside of your carrier (bulges included) and enter it below. The check uses SAS Scandinavian Airlines’s published 15.7 × 9.8 × 9.1 in limit — height is checked strictly, the footprint may rotate.
SAS Scandinavian Airlines pet rules
| Max carrier size (published) | 15.7 × 9.8 × 9.1 in |
| Soft-sided required? | Yes |
| In-cabin fee | Fee required but no amount published on the pet-in-cabin page: SAS states fees 'vary depending on your route and destination and are charged per flight'. Service dogs travel free in the cabin · compare all airlines → |
| Species allowed | small dogs, cats |
| Weight | 8 kg (including pet) |
| Pets | One pet carrier per traveler with up to two healthy pets of the same species; the carrier counts as your carry-on. No pets allowed in the cabin in Business on flights to or from North America and Asia, or on SAS charter flights |
| Booking | Request when you book, or up to 24 hours before departure at the latest under My trips; if you cannot book within 24 hours of buying your ticket, contact SAS Customer Service · what to book, buy and pack → |
Source: official SAS Scandinavian Airlines pet policy · verified 2026-08-25 · how SAS Scandinavian Airlines ranks on fee and space →
Carriers that fit SAS Scandinavian Airlines
Matched to SAS Scandinavian Airlines's published 15.7 × 9.8 × 9.1 in limit (height checked strictly; footprint may rotate). See the full SAS Scandinavian Airlines carrier shortlist →
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This table ranks by SAS Scandinavian Airlines’s size limit — not by your pet. The weight under each carrier is what that size is rated to hold. A bag can clear the airline and still be the wrong size for the animal, which is the most common reason one goes back — measure your pet first →
| Carrier | Size | Fit | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
 Sherpa Original Deluxe (Small) up to ~8 lb · max pet 13″ long × 7.5″ tall | 15 × 10 × 8.5 in | Squeezes — 0.2" over | See on Amazon → |
14 carriers too big for SAS Scandinavian Airlines
How to confirm your actual under-seat space
SAS Scandinavian Airlines's number is its published maximum, not a guarantee for your exact seat. Before you buy or fly:
- Check which aircraft operates your flight (in your booking or on a seat-map site).
- Avoid bulkhead and exit rows — bulkheads have no under-seat storage and most airlines ban pets there — and check this airline's seat rules above.
- Call SAS Scandinavian Airlines to confirm under-seat dimensions for that aircraft, or
- Choose a collapsible / flexible-height carrier that adapts to a tighter space.
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Common questions
What size pet carrier does SAS Scandinavian Airlines allow in the cabin?
SAS Scandinavian Airlines's recommended maximum in-cabin carrier is 15.7 × 9.8 × 9.1 in. It must fit fully under the seat in front of you. Source: the SAS Scandinavian Airlines pet policy.
How much does SAS Scandinavian Airlines charge for an in-cabin pet?
Fee required but no amount published on the pet-in-cabin page: SAS states fees 'vary depending on your route and destination and are charged per flight'. Service dogs travel free in the cabin. Always confirm the current fee on the official SAS Scandinavian Airlines pet page before you fly.
Which pet carriers fit SAS Scandinavian Airlines?
No carrier we track clears SAS Scandinavian Airlines's published 15.7 × 9.8 × 9.1 in outright — the closest is the Sherpa Original Deluxe (Small) (squeezes — 0.2" over). Full shortlist: /fits/sas-scandinavian/.
Does SAS Scandinavian Airlines require a soft-sided pet carrier?
Yes — SAS Scandinavian Airlines requires a soft-sided carrier in the cabin. Height is what rules carriers out: SAS Scandinavian Airlines publishes 9.1", against 13" at the most generous airline we track.
How many pets can I bring in the cabin on SAS Scandinavian Airlines?
One pet carrier per traveler with up to two healthy pets of the same species; the carrier counts as your carry-on. No pets allowed in the cabin in Business on flights to or from North America and Asia, or on SAS charter flights. Species accepted: small dogs, cats. Weight limit: 8 kg (including pet). Request when you book, or up to 24 hours before departure at the latest under My trips; if you cannot book within 24 hours of buying your ticket, contact SAS Customer Service