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In short

SAS Scandinavian Airlines is Scandinavia's largest airline, the flag carrier of Denmark, Norway and Sweden, with hubs in Copenhagen, Oslo and Stockholm. It flies to about 156 destinations in Scandinavia, Europe, North America and Asia. SAS joined SkyTeam in 2024 and runs EuroBonus. Fares come as SAS Go, SAS Plus and SAS Business.

SAS is the flag carrier of Denmark, Norway and Sweden and the largest airline in Scandinavia.

Please note: bookingMentor is an independent travel service and is not affiliated with SAS Scandinavian Airlines. Routes, schedules and baggage rules change, so always confirm the details of your booking with the airline.

What to expect

SAS Scandinavian Airlines is the flag carrier of Denmark, Norway and Sweden, headquartered in Solna near Stockholm, with hubs at Copenhagen (CPH), Oslo (OSL) and Stockholm Arlanda (ARN). It flies to about 156 destinations across the Nordic region, Europe, North America and Asia, and has been a SkyTeam member since September 2024. It suits travellers within Scandinavia and those flying between the Nordic countries and the rest of the world.

A three-country airline

SAS was set up on 1 August 1946 as a consortium pooling the transatlantic flying of the Danish, Norwegian and Swedish national airlines. Its first service, Stockholm to New York, flew on 17 September 1946, and the three parent carriers merged fully in 1951.

The polar route and other firsts

In 1954 SAS became the first airline to fly a scheduled polar route, from Copenhagen to Los Angeles over Greenland, cutting hours off the trip. In 1957 it offered the first round-the-world service over the North Pole, via Anchorage. Jets arrived in 1959 with the Sud Aviation Caravelle and the Boeing 747 in 1971. SAS was also a founding member of Star Alliance in May 1997.

Asset sales and the change of owners

Competition from budget airlines put SAS under pressure from 2009, and it sold stakes in Spanair, British Midland and airBaltic. Norway sold its last shares in 2018.

In October 2023 Air France-KLM, the Danish government and the investment firms Castlelake and Lind Invest agreed to recapitalise the airline. Courts in the US and Sweden and the European Commission approved the plan during 2024. On 4 July 2025 Air France-KLM announced plans to raise its holding from 19.9 percent to 60.5 percent, which would make it the majority owner.

Switching to SkyTeam

SAS left Star Alliance at the end of August 2024 and joined SkyTeam on 1 September 2024, aligning it with Air France, KLM, Delta and other members. EuroBonus points can now be earned and spent on SkyTeam airlines.

How big is SAS?

SAS carried about 25.2 million passengers in its 2024 reporting year, the most of any airline in Denmark and Sweden. Revenue that year was 45.9 billion Swedish kronor. Anko van der Werff is chief executive and Carsten Dilling chairman. Besides the three hubs, SAS has focus cities at Bergen, Gothenburg, Stavanger, Tromsø and Trondheim.

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Good to know

  • Founded1946
  • Other gatewaysOSL / ARN
  • Online check-inYes

Everything you should know

Airline codes

SK · SAS

IATA · ICAO · callsign “SCANDINAVIAN”

Every SAS flight number begins with SK. Flight-tracking sites and air traffic control use the ICAO code SAS, and the radio callsign is SCANDINAVIAN.

Key facts

Main hub

Copenhagen (CPH)

Copenhagen Airport

Also flies abroad fromOslo (OSL) · Stockholm Arlanda (ARN)

Network

About 156 destinations

Scandinavia · Europe · North America · Asia

SAS runs three hubs, Copenhagen, Oslo and Stockholm, with dense Nordic domestic flying, Europe-wide routes and long-haul flights to North America and Asia.

Destinations

Cabin classes

SAS Go

and SAS Plus, SAS Business

SAS Business, SAS Plus (premium economy) and SAS Go (economy); flat beds in Business on the A330 and A350.

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Good to know

SAS has new owners including Air France-KLM, and switched from Star Alliance to SkyTeam in 2024. Official website: flysas.com.

Frequent flyer

EuroBonus

Member of SkyTeam

SAS moved from Star Alliance to SkyTeam in September 2024; its programme is EuroBonus.

How it works

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At a glance

SAS Scandinavian Airlines (IATA: SK, ICAO: SAS) is the flag carrier of Denmark, Norway and Sweden, founded in 1946 with hubs in Copenhagen, Oslo and Stockholm. A SkyTeam member since 2024, it flies an all-Airbus mainline fleet plus regional partners to about 156 destinations in Europe, North America and Asia.

Key facts about SAS Scandinavian Airlines
HeadquartersSolna (Frösundavik), Stockholm, Sweden
Fleet typesAirbus A350-900, A330-300, A321LR, A320neo, A320, A319
Frequent flyerEuroBonus
Official websiteflysas.com

Flight routes

Destinations and routes

Direct routes
SAS serves the places below according to its published network. Routes are added, paused and rescheduled, so confirm the current SAS timetable when you search. Search flights

Scandinavia

Copenhagen (CPH) departures7 destinations

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Fleet and aircraft

The mainline fleet is all Airbus, 72 aircraft in September 2025. Most European flights use the 48 A320neos, alongside a few older A319s and A320s. Three A321LRs fly longer narrow-body routes, with 22 more on order. Long-haul routes use eight A330-300s and six A350-900s. Regional partners fly ATR 72, CRJ900 and Embraer E195 aircraft for SAS, adding about 67 aircraft.

  • Airbus A350-900 Wide-body · 6 Long-haul routes to North America and Asia
  • Airbus A330-300 Wide-body · 8 Long-haul routes
  • Airbus A321LR Narrow-body · 3 Thinner transatlantic routes
  • Airbus A320neo Narrow-body · 48 Main European and Nordic routes
  • Airbus A320 Narrow-body European and domestic routes
  • Airbus A319 Narrow-body European and domestic routes

Cabin classes

SAS sells SAS Business on long-haul flights, SAS Plus as premium economy and SAS Go as economy. SAS Go Light is a cheaper fare without checked bags.

SAS Go All flights

Economy; Go Light has no checked bag

Seat selectionFree coffee and teaChecked bag on Go (not Go Light)

SAS Plus All flights

Premium economy

Fast trackLounge access on many routesMealExtra baggage

SAS Business Long-haul

Flat beds on the A330 and A350

Lounge accessPriority servicesExtra baggage

EuroBonus

Earn points on SK flights with EuroBonus, which you can join on the SAS website.

EuroBonus is the SAS loyalty programme, with more than 4 million members by 2015. Since the move to SkyTeam, members earn and redeem with partners such as Air France, KLM and Delta.

Baggage allowance

Check your e-ticket for the exact SAS allowance. It is set by the fare type, the cabin and the route, whether you start at CPH or another airport.

Checked baggage
On your e-ticket
Cabin baggage
Depends on fare
Extra bags
Cheaper before you fly
Power banks
Cabin bag only

SAS Go Light fares include only hand baggage; SAS Go includes a checked bag; SAS Plus and Business include more. Check your e-ticket.

Pro tip: If you book SAS Go Light, checked luggage is not included. Compare fares and confirm the allowance in your booking on flysas.com before you pay.
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Online Check-in

SAS check-in comes down to four steps, from checking in online to dropping your bags at Copenhagen Airport.

  • Online check-in available
  1. Step 1

    Check in online

    Where your flight allows it, check in on flysas.com or app with your surname and booking reference or e-ticket number.

    Booking ref + surname
  2. Step 2

    Prepare your documents

    International SAS passengers need a passport and whatever visa, residence permit or entry documents the destination requires. Domestic SK passengers should bring a photo ID the airline accepts.

    Passport · visa · ID
  3. Step 3

    Arrive early

    Each airport has its own SAS check-in and bag-drop deadline, listed in your booking. Allow extra time for busy terminals and international SK departures.

    Well before departure
  4. Step 4

    Drop your bags

    At the airport, take your bags to the SAS bag-drop point. Collect a printed SK boarding pass there if you have not saved one to your phone.

    SAS counter
Ready to check in? Check in and manage your booking on the official SAS website.
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Cheap tickets

How to find a cheaper SAS fare without giving up the bag or seat you need.

  1. 01

    Try midweek SK flights

    Compare a full week of SAS departures; midweek days are often priced below Fridays and Sundays.

    Midweek flights
  2. 02

    Avoid peak seasons

    Nordic summer holidays (late June–mid August) and Christmas are the busiest periods.

    Summer & Christmas
  3. 03

    Check what each SAS fare includes

    Look at the next SAS fare up: if it bundles a hold bag or easier changes, it may beat the basic fare plus extras.

    Baggage & changes

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General

SkyTeam. The switch followed Air France-KLM's investment in the company, and EuroBonus members can now earn and use points with SkyTeam partner airlines.

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