Scandinavian Airlines Pet Policy
Pet travel reference. Check the conditions and official policy links for your itinerary.
Dates, limits and yes/no values may omit route-specific conditions. Confirm the current requirements with the authority or operating airline before booking.
Detailed reference notes are available in English.
Hold and cargo descriptions may refer to different transport services. Confirm the actual service with the operating airline.
- Cabin carriage reported
- Yes, as recorded; unconfirmed
- Cabin weight limit
- 8 kg / 18 lbs maximum including carrier
- Cabin carrier dimensions
- 40 x 25 x 23 cm (length x width x height)
- Cabin fee
- 60 EUR (within Scandinavia/Europe), 75 EUR (between Scandinavia/Europe and Asia/North America)
- Pets in cabin
- Small dogs and cats only
- Cabin carrier type
- Soft-sided, leak-proof, well-ventilated
- Pets per passenger in cabin
- 1
- Accompanied hold carriage reported
- No, as recorded; unconfirmed
- Cargo / hold carriage reported
- Yes, as recorded; unconfirmed
- Cargo / hold requirements
- Pets traveling as cargo (checked baggage or SAS Cargo) must meet specific requirements regarding crate size, ventilation, and documentation. This applies to pets too large for the cabin or for destinations where cabin travel is not permitted.
- Cargo / hold fee
- Varies based on destination and size/weight of the animal and crate. Typically starts from 100 EUR.
- Crate requirements
- IATA-compliant hard-sided travel crate. Must be large enough for the animal to stand, turn around, and lie down comfortably.
- Crate dimensions (cm)
- 125 x 75 x 85 cm (length x width x height) for SAS Cargo, smaller limits may apply for checked baggage depending on aircraft type.
- Vaccination requirements
- Rabies vaccination is required. Other vaccinations may be needed depending on the destination country's regulations. All vaccinations must be up-to-date.
- Health certificate reported as required
- Yes, as recorded; unconfirmed
- Microchip reported as required
- Yes, as recorded; unconfirmed
- Age restrictions
- Puppies and kittens must be at least 8 weeks old for domestic travel and 12 weeks old for international travel.
- Advance notice
- Booking for pets must be made in advance, ideally at the time of flight booking, and confirmed by SAS. Space is limited.
- Species notes
- Dogs and cats are generally allowed. Other species may be considered on a case-by-case basis via SAS Cargo.
- Short-nosed breed restrictions
- Brachycephalic (snub-nosed) breeds of dogs and cats may be subject to additional restrictions or not accepted due to breathing difficulties, especially in warmer conditions. Contact SAS Cargo for specific information.
- Seasonal restrictions
- SAS may implement seasonal embargoes for pet travel in cargo during extreme temperatures (hot or cold) at certain airports. Check with SAS Cargo.
- Minimum age (weeks)
- 8
- Route restrictions
- Certain countries have strict import regulations, including quarantine periods (e.g., Australia, New Zealand, Iceland, Faroe Islands, UK, Ireland, Kenya, UAE, Hong Kong). Pets are generally not accepted to/from these destinations in cabin or as checked baggage, and must travel as cargo with extensive preparation.
Policy references
Open the policy page to check current route, service and booking conditions.
www.flysas.com