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

Norwegian: 55 × 40 × 23 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 9.1 in), up to 15 kg (33.1 lb). SAS: 55 × 40 × 23 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 9.1 in), up to 8 kg (17.6 lb).

Do Norwegian and SAS include a carry-on on basic economy?

Norwegian: LowFare includes only a personal item that fits under the seat. LowFare+ and Flex add a 55 × 40 × 23 cm cabin bag. 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.

Where do Norwegian and SAS fly from?

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

Are Norwegian and SAS partners?

They aren't in the same alliance (Norwegian: none; SAS: SkyTeam), so miles and status generally don't transfer between them.

DY vs SK · 2026 comparison

Norwegian vs SAS

Norwegian wins on a more generous carry-on weight limit and a bigger personal item; SAS wins on a carry-on on its cheapest fare. Here's how they compare on bags, fees, comfort, reliability and loyalty.

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

Norwegian

Wins 2 categories

A more generous carry-on weight limit
A bigger personal item

SAS

Wins 1 category

A carry-on on its cheapest fare

Quick verdict

Norwegian wins on a more generous carry-on weight limit and a bigger personal item; SAS wins on a carry-on on its cheapest fare. Check the cheapest fare's bag rules before you compare prices.

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

Side by side

	Norwegian	SAS
Bags
Carry-on size	55 × 40 × 23 cm	55 × 40 × 23 cm
Carry-on on the cheapest fare	Costs extra on basic fares	Not on some basic fares
Carry-on weight limit	15 kg (33.1 lb)	8 kg (17.6 lb)
Personal item	40 × 30 × 20 cm	40 × 30 × 15 cm
Network
Alliance	None	SkyTeam
Loyalty program	Norwegian Reward	EuroBonus
Main hubs	OSL, CPH, ARN, 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).

Norwegian charges for it on its cheapest fare, while SAS's Light can be personal-item only.

Carry-on weight limits: 15 kg (33.1 lb) on Norwegian, 8 kg (17.6 lb) on SAS.

Personal items: 40 × 30 × 20 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 7.9 in) on Norwegian, and 40 × 30 × 15 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 5.9 in) on SAS.

Basic economy

Norwegian (LowFare): LowFare includes only a personal item that fits under the seat. LowFare+ and Flex add a 55 × 40 × 23 cm cabin bag.

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

Norwegian is not in an alliance and SAS is in SkyTeam.

Loyalty programs: Norwegian Reward (Norwegian) and EuroBonus (SAS).

Norwegian's main hubs are OSL, CPH, ARN, 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 Norwegian if you want…

a more generous carry-on weight limit
a bigger personal item
nonstops from OSL, CPH, ARN

Choose SAS if you want…

a carry-on on its cheapest fare
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.

Norwegian vs SAS FAQ

It depends on what matters most to you. Norwegian wins on a more generous carry-on weight limit and a bigger personal item; SAS wins on a carry-on on its cheapest fare. 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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