TAP Portugal Baggage

Carry-On Allowance

TAP Executive

  • Number of pieces: 2
  • Maximum Dimensions of Carry-on Luggage: 45 linear in/115 cm (length + width + height)
  • Maximum Weight of Carry-on Luggage: 22 lb/10 kg

TAP Plus, TAP Classic, TAP Basic, and TAP Discount

  • Number of pieces: 1
  • Maximum Dimensions of Carry-on Luggage: 45 linear in/115 cm (length + width + height)
  • Maximum Weight of Carry-on Luggage: 13 lb/6 kg

REMINDER: Bulkhead seats do not have underseat storage during take-off and landing.
Read Bulkheads Explained

Checked Baggage Allowance

Piece Concept

Applicable to/from United States, Brazil*, Venezuela, and Senegal, as well as flights from Guinea/Cape Verde to Brazil, via Lisbon. In this concept the following free baggage allowance is permitted:

  • TAP Executive: 3 Pieces
  • TAP Plus, TAP Classic, TAP Basic, and TAP Discount: 2 Pieces

Each bag must adhere to the below requirements:

  • Maximum Dimensions: 62 linear inches/158 cm (length + width + height)
  • Maximum Weight: 50 lb/23 kg

*For flights departing from Brazil, passengers in both Executive and Economy class may bring 2 pieces of luggage, 70 lb/32 kg each.
Children under 2 years of age, not occupying a seat are allowed 1 piece of luggage up to 22 lb/10 kg.

Weight Concept

  • TAP Executive: 66 lb/30 kg
  • TAP Plus, TAP Classic, TAP Basic, and TAP Discount: 44 lb/20 kg

Extra Baggage Allowance for Frequent Flyers

Victoria Gold:

  • 1 extra piece for flights using piece concept
  • 44 lb/20 kg extra for flights using weight concept

Victoria Silver:

  • 1 extra piece for flights using piece concept
  • 33 lb/15 kg extra for flights using weight concept

Excess Baggage Fees

Weight Concept

Excess Baggage will be charged per kg according to the following table (in Euros):

To/From
Portugal
Spain
Europe*, Morocco
Praia, Sal, Bissau, and Sãu Tomé
Johannesburg, Luanda, and Maputo
Portugal
5
5
15
15
25
Spain
5
5
20
20
30
Europe*, Morocco
15
20
20
30
40
Praia, Sal, Bissau, and Sãu Tomé
15
20
30
n/a
40
Johannesburg, Luanda, and Maputo
25
30
40
40
n/a

Piece Concept

Piece Concept applies from/to Africa (except trips between Europe and Africa), USA, Venezuela and Brazil.

For a list of all excess baggage taxes and fees, due to baggage that is oversize, overweight, or an excess number of pieces, please download TAP Portugal's Excess Baggage PDF.

Sports Equipment

Some checked items, such as surfboards and bicycles will be charged a fixed handling fee because of size, fragility, or other handling requirements while others may be checked in lieu of one of your checked bags. If you plan to travel with sporting equipment, contact TAP Portugal directly to confirm packing regulations and fees or visit their Special Baggage Information Page.

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