SAS · Viola
Own seat
Buy it a seat
The written limit is 55 cm long, shorter than a viola case, and crew decide on the day. To be certain, book it a seat.
You can buy it a seat on this airline.
At the airport, call it a violin. Few staff know what a viola is, and some picture a cello.
Show the gate cardThese rules were last checked on 10 Nov 2026, more than 100 days ago. Confirm on the airline's own page before you fly.
SAS rules
- A small instrument travels as your carry-on if it fits the carry-on allowance: 55 × 40 × 23 cm and 8 kg. You cannot bring another carry-on.
- It must be in a hard case made for the instrument. Soft cases are not allowed in the cabin.
- Cabin carriage is not guaranteed. Crew decide based on aircraft and how full the flight is.
- An extra seat can be booked through customer service for a case up to 150 × 50 × 35 cm with handles the seat belt can pass through.
- Checked: 158 cm in total and 32 kg, in a hard case.
Source: flysas.com › Baggage › Musical instruments. Checked 10 Nov 2026.
Before you leave for the airport
- Measure the case and weigh it packed. Staff measure the case, never the instrument.
- Check the fare. The cheapest fares often include only an under-seat bag.
- Check who operates each leg. The operating airline's rule applies.
- A seat for the instrument is booked by phone, often 48 hours or more ahead.
- Photograph the instrument and case before you leave home.
- Board as early as you can.