SAS flights & tickets

SAS is a Scandinavian airline that acts as the official flag carrier of Norway, Sweden, and Denmark. SAS - or the Scandinavian Airlines System Aktiebolag - is the owner and operator of Scandinavian Airlines. The carrier offers flights to over 280 destinations, including more Scandinavian destinations from the United States than any other airline.

SAS operates from its headquarters in Stockholm, Sweden, as well as at other hubs in Copenhagen, Denmark, and Oslo, Norway. It ranks 28th among global airlines for on-time arrival performance. Of more than 20,000 flights per month, 69% arrived within 15 minutes of the scheduled arrival time.

SAS flies to multiple destinations within the Scandinavian region of Norway, Sweden, and Denmark. From the airline's hub in Stockholm, fly to cities like:

• Bergen, Norway - 20 flights per month, 1 hour and 25 minutes, $220
• Ostersund, Sweden - 156 flights per month, 1 hour, $156
• Copenhagen, Denmark - 244 flights per month, 1 hour and 10 minutes, $137
• Oslo, Norway - 316 flights per month, 1 hour, $132.
• Malmo, Sweden - 160 flights per month, 1 hour and 10 minutes, $120
• Tromso, Norway - 20 flights per month, 1 hour and 50 minutes, $233
• Gothennburg, Sweden - 232 flights per month, 1 hour, $123
• Angelholm, Sweden - 80 flights per month, 1 hour and 5 minutes, $144
• Umea, Sweden - 140 flights per month, 1 hour and 5 minutes, $132
• Kalmar, Sweden - 76 flights per month, 55 minutes, $146

SAS also offers flights from Stockholm to international destinations in Europe, Asia, and the United States, including:

• Dublin, Ireland - 36 flights per month, 2 hours and 45 minutes, $237
• London, England - 160 flights per month, 2 hours and 40 minutes, $135
• Rome, Italy - 16 flights per month, 3 hours and 5 minutes, $208
• Paris, France - 60 flights per month, 2 hours and 35 minutes, $156
• New York, United States - 30 flights per month, 8 hours and 50 minutes, $507
• Los Angeles, United States - 24 flights per month, 11 hours and 30 minutes, $569
• Munich, Germany - 30 flights per month, 2 hours and 10 minutes, $178
• Milan, Italy - 30 flights per month, 2 hours and 40 mintues, $184
• Brussels, Belgium - 64 flights per month, 2 hours and 10 minutes, $142
• Amsterdam, Netherlands - 56 flights per month, 2 hours and 5 minutes, $134

SAS flies to multiple major airports located around Scandinavia and the world. Find the carrier in airports like:

• Paris-Charles de Gaulle International Airport; Paris, France - SAS is located in Terminal 1.
• Narita International Airport; Tokyo, Japan - SAS is located in Terminal 1.
• Barcelona-El Prat International Airport; Barcelona, Spain - SAS is located in Terminal 1.
• Boston Logan International Airport; Boston, United States - SAS is located in Terminal E.
• Dublin Airport; Dublin, Ireland - SAS is located in Terminal 1.
• Heathrow International Airport; London, England - SAS is located in Terminal 2.
• Angelholm-Helsingborg Airport; Angelholm, Sweden - SAS is located in Terminal 1.
• Bergen Flesland Airport; Bergen, Norway - SAS is located in the Main Terminal.
• Aalborg Airport; Aalborg, Denmark - SAS is located in the Main Terminal.

SAS operates a fleet of Airbus, Boeing, and Bombardier aircraft. The largest models in the fleet include the Airbus A330-300 and A340-300. The A330-300 seats up to 266 passengers, while the A340-300 seats up to 245. Other Airbus models include the Airbus A319, A320, A320NEO, and A321. The carrier also flies three Boeing models, including the 737-600, 737-700, and 737-800. For shorter-haul flights, SAS uses one of 19 Bombardier CRJ900.

How to Check In

SAS Airlines offer four check-in options: mobile, online, self service kiosk, and at the counter. Online and mobile check-in open 22 hours before departure and closes one hour before. Mobile check-in is available through the SAS iPhone and Android app, via m.flysas.com, or via SMS. For SMS check-in, just add your number when you book. SAS will send you a text 22 hours before departure: reply YES to check in. Self service kiosks are available in Amsterdam, Athens, Brussels, Bucharest, Chicago, Frankfurt, Gdansk, Geneva, Helsinki, London-Heathrow, Moscow, Munich, New York, Oulou, Paris, Prague, Pristina, St Petersburg, Salzburg, St Francisco, Stuttgart, Tampere, Tel Aviv, Turku, Vaasa, Warsaw and Zurich.

Baggage Allowance and Fees

SAS Airways believes in creating simple rules for bringing carry-on baggage on board SAS flights. The airline allows you to bring one piece of carry-on baggage on board, with an eight-kilogram (18 pounds) weight limit. Some types of tickets permit passengers to bring an additional piece of hand baggage on board SAS Airline flights. Free baggage allowance depends on your ticket type. SAS Go customers can bring one piece of checked baggage weighing up to 51lbs (23kg), SAS Plus customers can bring two pieces weighing 51lbs (23kg) each, and SAS Business customers can bring two pieces weighing 71lbs (32kg) each. EuroBonus Gold and Diamond passengers can also bring two extra pieces of baggage, while Silver members and Star Alliance Gold members can bring one extra piece free of charge. It’s possible to bring extra baggage, but the charges vary depending on a number of factors. SAS have a baggage calculator which you can use to work out the fees for your route.

Seating – Leg Room, Choosing Seats

Legroom is quite generous. Economy passengers have a 32” seat pitch, economy plus passengers have 38”, and there’s a 61” seat pitch in business class.

Smart Pass for SAS Flights

SAS flights present passengers with the option to become Diamond or EuroBonus club members. Both club memberships require passengers to show proof of Scandinavian residency. SAS Smart Pass allows you to identify yourself quickly, as you move through airports towards airline terminals. SAS Airlines recommends that passengers attach the Smart Pass technological ID system to a mobile device, if the device does not include Near Field Communication (NFC).

Meals, Snacks, Drinks

Free tea and coffee are served on all routes. Economy passengers and business class passengers flying within Scandinavia can purchase food and alcohol from the menu. On European flights, business class passengers get a complementary meal and bar service. Food and drink are served in all classes on intercontinental flights.

On-Time Punctuality

SAS has a good punctuality record, with 89% of their flights arriving and departing on time.