Which has the bigger carry-on allowance, Finnair or SAS?

Finnair: 55 × 40 × 23 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 9.1 in), up to 8 kg (17.6 lb). SAS: 55 × 40 × 23 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 9.1 in), up to 8 kg (17.6 lb).

Where do Finnair and SAS fly from?

Finnair's main hubs are HEL. SAS's are CPH, OSL, ARN. The better pick is often whichever flies nonstop from your airport.

Are Finnair and SAS partners?

They aren't in the same alliance (Finnair: oneworld; SAS: SkyTeam), so miles and status generally don't transfer between them.

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Finnair vs SAS

Q: Do Finnair and SAS include a carry-on on basic economy?

Finnair: Superlight, Finnair's cheapest fare on European routes, includes only a small under-seat bag. Light and higher fares, and every long-haul fare, include an 8 kg carry-on. Finnair Plus tier members get a carry-on on Superlight too. SAS: Light fares on domestic and European flights include only a personal item; Standard and higher fares, and long-haul fares, include the 8 kg carry-on.

Finnair and SAS are closely matched on the things we compare. Here's how they compare on bags, fees, comfort, reliability and loyalty.

Verified Oct 17, 2026By Steven MoHow we check Report a correction

Finnair

No clear category wins

SAS

No clear category wins

Quick verdict

Finnair and SAS are closely matched on the things we compare. Check the cheapest fare's bag rules before you compare prices.

Carry-on size: Finnair: 55 × 40 × 23 cm · SAS: 55 × 40 × 23 cm
Carry-on on the cheapest fare: Finnair: Not on some basic fares · SAS: Not on some basic fares

Side by side

	Finnair	SAS
Bags
Carry-on size	55 × 40 × 23 cm	55 × 40 × 23 cm
Carry-on on the cheapest fare	Not on some basic fares	Not on some basic fares
Carry-on weight limit	8 kg (17.6 lb)	8 kg (17.6 lb)
Personal item	40 × 30 × 15 cm	40 × 30 × 15 cm
Network
Alliance	oneworld	SkyTeam
Loyalty program	Finnair Plus	EuroBonus
Main hubs	HEL	CPH, OSL, ARN

Highlighted values are better for travelers. Fees are for U.S. domestic economy flights; on-time data is 2025 U.S. DOT figures for each airline's own flights.

Bags and fees

Both airlines allow a carry-on up to 55 × 40 × 23 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 9.1 in).

Finnair's Superlight can be personal-item only, while SAS's Light can be personal-item only.

Carry-on weight limits: 8 kg (17.6 lb) on Finnair, 8 kg (17.6 lb) on SAS.

Personal items: 40 × 30 × 15 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 5.9 in) on Finnair, and 40 × 30 × 15 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 5.9 in) on SAS.

Basic economy

Finnair (Superlight): Superlight, Finnair's cheapest fare on European routes, includes only a small under-seat bag. Light and higher fares, and every long-haul fare, include an 8 kg carry-on. Finnair Plus tier members get a carry-on on Superlight too.

SAS (Light): Light fares on domestic and European flights include only a personal item; Standard and higher fares, and long-haul fares, include the 8 kg carry-on.

Loyalty and where they fly

Finnair is in oneworld and SAS is in SkyTeam.

Loyalty programs: Finnair Plus (Finnair) and EuroBonus (SAS).

Finnair's main hubs are HEL. SAS's are CPH, OSL, ARN. The best choice often comes down to which airline flies nonstop from your airport.

Which should you book?

Choose Finnair if you want…

to earn and use oneworld miles and status
nonstops from HEL

Choose SAS if you want…

to earn and use SkyTeam miles and status
nonstops from CPH, OSL, ARN

On a route both fly, the cheaper ticket isn't always the cheaper trip: add the bags you'll actually bring, and check the fare rules before you book.

Finnair vs SAS FAQ

It depends on what matters most to you. Finnair and SAS are closely matched on the things we compare. If they fly the same route, compare the total price with bags included.

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Last verified Oct 17, 2026. Airlines change their rules without notice, so confirm with the airline before you fly.

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