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SAS Scandinavian Airlines earns a good row on my spreadsheet: pets can fly in the cabin, which is the decision that shapes everything downstream. Cabin access means a booking process, a submission window, and a per-flight limit to track, but it also means your pet stays with you. Luna disapproves of taxiing, yet she'd pick a cabin seat over the alternative any day.
SAS Scandinavian Airlines's pet policy splits into cabin and cargo. This page summarizes the weight limits, fees, brachycephalic-breed restrictions, and carrier specifications for both modes — sourced from the airline's official pet pages.
How SAS Scandinavian Airlines handles your pet
Pets must remain in carrier throughout flight. Microchip and rabies vaccination mandatory for most routes. EU Pet Passport acceptable for intra-EU travel. Regulations vary by destination country.
Each fact comes straight from the operator’s published policy. Tap the to read the exact wording; the opens the source page.
Cargo: Crate must have/beventilated, IATA-compliant, absorbent liner, a carrierverified 2026-07-28
Cabin space for pets on SAS is limited and sells out, so the request must be submitted no later than 24 hours before departure. Add the pet to the booking at the time of ticketing, or log the 24-hour deadline the moment the flight is confirmed. Waiting past that 24-hour cutoff can leave the pet without a confirmed cabin spot.
SAS applies breed rules to brachycephalic, snub-nosed dogs and cats, so the breed's eligibility must be confirmed before any booking. Check the airline's brachycephalic breed list against the pet's exact breed, since flat-faced animals face added restrictions. Resolve that status first, because a restricted breed changes whether cabin or hold travel is even an option.
Frequently asked
How many pets can I bring on SAS Scandinavian Airlines?
SAS Scandinavian Airlines allows 2 in the cabin, per passenger. Each pet needs its own carrier.
What is the cabin weight limit on SAS Scandinavian Airlines?
In the cabin, your pet plus its carrier must not exceed 8 kg. Heavier pets (up to 50 kg) travel in the hold.
Can snub-nosed (brachycephalic) breeds fly SAS Scandinavian Airlines?
Snub-nosed breeds such as bulldogs, pugs and Persian cats are not accepted in the cabin, not accepted in the hold.
How much does it cost to fly a pet on SAS Scandinavian Airlines?
On flights within Metropolitan France, SAS Scandinavian Airlines charges from 60 USD in the hold, one way per pet. Longer routes cost more — price your exact itinerary.
How far in advance must I book my pet on SAS Scandinavian Airlines?
Add your pet to the booking at least 24 hours before departure — do it when you book the ticket, not at the airport.
What if my flight is delayed past my health certificate validity?
If the certificate window expires before you board, you'll need a re-issue. Build a 1-2 day buffer between the cert date and departure to absorb minor delays.
SAS gives you cabin and hold options, a booking window, and breed rules that all interact, which is exactly the kind of multi-variable puzzle worth solving before you pay. Pawgo's plan-builder takes your route, dates, and pet details and returns one clear plan, deadlines and all. Build yours, print a copy, keep it in three places, and travel with the whole thing settled.
ISO 11784/11785 — the universal microchip standard.
FAVN
Fluorescent Antibody Virus Neutralization — a rabies serology test required by rabies-free destinations.
Brachycephalic
Snub-nosed breeds (French Bulldogs, Pugs, Persians, Himalayans) with restricted airline acceptance due to heat-stress risk.
AVIH
Animal Vehicle In Hold — IATA's term for cargo pet shipment, with fees that vary by carrier and route.
One more question worth answering
What happens if I forget a document?
At the destination airport: at best, an extended inspection while you produce backup; at worst, the pet is held in quarantine or returned to origin at your cost. Bring printed copies.
Auto-generated from verified data · Last updated: July 28, 2026
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