Sarah
· with Cooper (Golden Retriever, 30kg)
“I've relocated internationally 3 times with Cooper.”
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How SAS Scandinavian Airlines handles your pet Each fact comes straight from the operator’s published policy. Tap the
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In the cabin ✓ Accepted
In the hold / cargo ✓ Accepted
Snub-nosed breeds Not accepted
Cabin policy Pets accepted ✓ AcceptedBaggage Assistance while traveling Flight information At the airport Travel with children Travel with pets Onboard Travel with pets Pet in cabin Pets traveling in hold Pet as cargo Pets in SAS Lounges Pet in cabin You… verified 2026-07-04 Minimum age 8 weeks …traveling in hold Pet as cargo Pets in SAS Lounges Pet in cabin You can bring a small dog or cat older than 8 weeks in the cabin on SAS flights if it fits into an approved pet carrier under the seat in front of you verified 2026-08-03 Advance booking notice 24 hours How to book pet in cabin The number of pets allowed per flight is limited and subject to availability, so submit your request when you book or up to 24 hours before departure at the latest under My trips . verified 2026-07-22 Advance booking required ✓ JaMax size: 40 x 25 x 23 cm (L x W x H). Max weight: 8 kg (including pet). The pet must be able to stand, turn and lie down comfortably inside the carrier. If your pet doesn’t meet these requirements, it may be denied… verified 2026-07-14 Max pets per passenger 1 are always welcome on board. General requirements Only 1 pet carrier is allowed per traveler with up to 2 healthy pets of the same species. The verified 2026-08-28 Booking method contact SAS Customer Service If we can transport your pet, you’ll see the option to book a pet online. If you’re not able to book your pet in the cabin within 24 hours of buying your ticket, contact SAS Customer Service for help. verified 2026-07-14 Min age weeks 8 weeks You can bring a small dog or cat older than 8 weeks in the cabin on SAS flights if it fits into an approved pet carrier under the seat in front of you. verified 2026-07-14 Carrier size 40 × 25 × 23 cm Max size: 40 x 25 x 23 cm (L x W x H). verified 2026-08-13 Max weight (pet + crate) 8 kg …fully closeable, well-ventilated and bite and leak-proof. Max size: 40 x 25 x 23 cm (L x W x H). Max weight: 8 kg (including pet). verified 2026-07-14 Crate must have/be soft-sided ok, ventilated, absorbent liner, a carrier Max size: 40 x 25 x 23 cm (L x W x H). verified 2026-08-13 Hold & cargo policy Hold: Pets accepted ✓ AcceptedPlease note that we can only transport dogs and cats in the hold and that you won’t be able to visit your pet during the flight verified 2026-07-14 Hold: Snub-nosed breeds banned ✗ JaCertain snub-nosed (brachycephalic) dogs such as bulldogs, pugs, Pekingese and crossbreeds of these may not travel in the hold for health reasons. verified 2026-07-14 Hold: Snub-nosed breeds list Bulldog Pug Pekingese Certain snub-nosed (brachycephalic) dogs such as bulldogs, pugs, Pekingese and crossbreeds of these may not travel in the hold for health reasons. verified 2026-08-12 Hold: Minimum age 14 weeks Your pet must be fully weaned, and all pets under 14 weeks require a veterinarian’s certificate. verified 2026-07-14 Hold: Advance booking notice 24 hours How to book pet in cabin The number of pets allowed per flight is limited and subject to availability, so submit your request when you book or up to 24 hours before departure at the latest under My trips verified 2026-07-14 Hold: Advance booking required ✓ JaHow to book pet in cabin The number of pets allowed per flight is limited and subject to availability, so submit your request when you book or up to 24 hours before departure at the latest under My trips verified 2026-07-14 Hold: Max weight (pet + crate) 50 kg Max weight: 50 kg (including pet). verified 2026-07-14 Hold: Crate must have/be IATA-compliant Pet container/cage requirements Escape-proof container that meets IATA regulations. verified 2026-08-13 Cargo: Pets accepted ✓ AcceptedCarry-on baggage Checked baggage Special baggage Restricted items Damaged baggage Delayed baggage Lost & found Pet as cargo If your pet doesn’t meet the criteria to travel in the hold or if it is traveling to certain… verified 2026-07-14 Cargo: Snub-nosed breeds list Bulldog Pug Pekingese Certain snub-nosed (brachycephalic) dogs such as bulldogs, pugs, Pekingese and crossbreeds of these may not travel in the hold for health reasons. verified 2026-08-12 Cargo: Minimum age 14 weeks Your pet must be fully weaned, and all pets under 14 weeks require a veterinarian’s certificate verified 2026-07-14 Cargo: Advance booking notice 24 hours How to book a pet in hold Contact SAS Customer Service when you book or up to 24 hours before departure (subject to availability). verified 2026-08-13 Cargo: Advance booking required ✓ JaMax size: 40 x 25 x 23 cm (L x W x H). Max weight: 8 kg (including pet). The pet must be able to stand, turn and lie down comfortably inside the carrier. If your pet doesn’t meet these requirements, it may be denied… verified 2026-07-14 Cargo: Booking method forwarder …in the hold or if it is traveling to certain countries, you’ll need to book it as cargo using a freight forwarder verified 2026-07-14 Cargo: Crate must have/be IATA-compliant, a carrier Please note that we can only transport dogs and cats in the hold and that you won’t be able to visit your pet during the flight. Pet container/cage requirements Escape-proof container that meets IATA regulations. verified 2026-07-14 Health & documents High risk rabies excluded ✗ JaPlease note that if your dog has been in a high-risk country for rabies within the last 6 months, it is not permitted to fly with SAS to the US verified 2026-07-14 Other rules Assistance animals accepted ✓ JaNaturally, service dogs are always welcome on board verified 2026-08-09 Service & assistance animals Fee waived ✓ JaService dogs travel free in the cabin. verified 2026-08-13 Recognized ✓ JaService dogs travel free in the cabin. verified 2026-08-13 Cabin allowed ✓ JaService dogs travel free in the cabin. verified 2026-07-28 Advance notice hours 2 hours You’ll need to arrive at least 2 hours before departure to check in and go through security. verified 2026-08-31 Documentation required ✓ JaThe pet must also be able to stand, turn around and lie down comfortably inside the container. verified 2026-07-14 In the cabin ✓ Accepted
In the hold / cargo ✓ Accepted
Cabin policy Pets accepted ✓ AcceptedBaggage Manage your booking Our tickets Flight information Assistance while traveling Travel with pets Travel with children Onboard At the airport Travel with pets Pet in cabin Pets traveling in hold Pet as cargo Pets… verified 2026-08-25 Minimum age 8 weeks You can bring a small dog or cat older than 8 weeks in the cabin on SAS flights if it fits into an approved pet carrier under the seat in front of you. verified 2026-07-21 Advance booking notice 24 hours How to book pet in cabin The number of pets allowed per flight is limited and subject to availability, so submit your request when you book or up to 24 hours before departure at the latest under My trips. verified 2026-07-16 Advance booking required ✓ JaMax size: 40 x 25 x 23 cm (L x W x H). Max weight: 8 kg (including pet). The pet must be able to stand, turn and lie down comfortably inside the carrier. If your pet doesn’t meet these requirements, it may be denied… verified 2026-07-14 Max pets per passenger 1 are always welcome on board. General requirements Only 1 pet carrier is allowed per traveler with up to 2 healthy pets of the same species. The verified 2026-08-28 Booking method online …departure at the latest under My trips . If we can transport your pet, you’ll see the option to book a pet online. verified 2026-07-27 Min age weeks 8 weeks You can bring a small dog or cat older than 8 weeks in the cabin on SAS flights if it fits into an approved pet carrier under the seat in front of you. verified 2026-07-14 Carrier size 40 × 25 × 23 cm Max size: 40 x 25 x 23 cm (L x W x H). Max weight: 8 kg (including pet). verified 2026-08-16 Max weight (pet + crate) 8 kg …fully closeable, well-ventilated and bite and leak-proof. Max size: 40 x 25 x 23 cm (L x W x H). Max weight: 8 kg (including pet). verified 2026-07-14 Crate must have/be ventilated, absorbent liner, a carrier Max size: 40 x 25 x 23 cm (L x W x H). Max weight: 8 kg (including pet). verified 2026-08-16 Hold & cargo policy Hold: Pets accepted ✓ AcceptedPlease note that we can only transport dogs and cats in the hold and that you won’t be able to visit your pet during the flight verified 2026-07-14 Hold: Minimum age 8 weeks …traveling in hold Pet as cargo Pets in SAS Lounges Pet in cabin You can bring a small dog or cat older than 8 weeks in the cabin on SAS flights if it fits into an approved pet carrier under the seat in front of you verified 2026-08-28 Hold: Advance booking notice 24 hours How to book a pet in hold Contact SAS Customer Service when you book or up to 24 hours before departure (subject to availability). verified 2026-08-13 Hold: Advance booking required ✓ JaMax size: 40 x 25 x 23 cm (L x W x H). Max weight: 8 kg (including pet). The pet must be able to stand, turn and lie down comfortably inside the carrier. If your pet doesn’t meet these requirements, it may be denied… verified 2026-07-14 Hold: Booking method Customer Service How to book a pet in hold Contact SAS Customer Service when you book or up to 24 hours before departure (subject to availability) verified 2026-07-14 Hold: Max weight (pet + crate) 50 kg Max weight: 50 kg (including pet). verified 2026-07-14 Hold: Crate must have/be ventilated, IATA-compliant Pet carrier requirements Carriers must be soft-sided, fully closeable, well-ventilated and bite and leak-proof verified 2026-08-31 Cargo: Pets accepted ✓ Acceptedsnub-nosed dogs and cats may travel in the hold in a container, provided the container is large enough and the door has open bars from top to bottom to ensure adequate ventilation. verified 2026-08-13 Cargo: Minimum age 8 weeks …traveling in hold Pet as cargo Pets in SAS Lounges Pet in cabin You can bring a small dog or cat older than 8 weeks in the cabin on SAS flights if it fits into an approved pet carrier under the seat in front of you verified 2026-08-28 Cargo: Advance booking notice 24 hours How to book a pet in hold Contact SAS Customer Service when you book or up to 24 hours before departure (subject to availability). verified 2026-08-13 Cargo: Advance booking required ✓ Jasnub-nosed dogs and cats may travel in the hold in a container, provided the container is large enough and the door has open bars from top to bottom to ensure adequate ventilation. The pet must also be able to stand,… verified 2026-07-16 Cargo: Crate must have/be ventilated, IATA-compliant, a carrier Pet carrier requirements Carriers must be soft-sided, fully closeable, well-ventilated and bite and leak-proof verified 2026-08-31 Frequently Asked Questions Can I bring my dog in the cabin on SAS Scandinavian Airlines?
Yes, SAS Scandinavian Airlines allows dogs in the cabin. Your pet and carrier combined must weigh under 8 kg. For your specific pet's eligibility, check Pawgo at
www.pawgo.fr .
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Can I ship my dog as cargo on SAS Scandinavian Airlines?
Yes, SAS Scandinavian Airlines offers cargo pet transport. Confirm the carrier's specific crate and documentation requirements with the airline directly before booking. Get the full details at
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