TAP Air Portugal Baggage Fees and Policy (and Tips to Cover the Expenses)
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TAP Air Portugal has quite a few different fare types, and the checked allowance depends on these fare types and the flight route.
TAP has a fairly standard checked and carry-on allowance for economy passengers but a generous allowance for Executive Class passengers, with 2 pieces of carry-on and up to 3 x 70 pound (32 kg) checked bags. Unfortunately, the additional carry-on does not apply to flights to/from North America.
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TAP Air Portugal Carry-On Allowance
1 personal item: Free
Standard carry-on bag:
- Economy: 1 Free
- Executive Class: 2 Free*
* For flights to/from North America, Executive Class passengers may only bring 1 standard carry-on.
Size and Weight Restrictions
- Personal: 4.5 pounds (2 kg) and 16 x 12 x 5 inches (40 x 30 x 15 cm)
- Carry-On: 17 pounds (8 kg) and 22 x 16 x 8 inches (55 x 40 x 20 cm)*
*For flights to/from destinations in South America, economy passengers may bring a standard carry-on weighing up to 22 pounds (10 kg).
If a passenger exceeds the permitted carry-on allowance, then they will be charged the applicable checked bag fee plus a gate handling fee of €90 (~$105) for European flights and €120/$145 for international flights.
Lap Infant Carry-On Policy
- Passengers traveling with an infant may carry onboard infant food required for the flight and other indispensable items must be carried in the adult’s carry-on. A collapsible buggy may also be carried onboard.
Stroller Check Policy
- Passengers may check a stroller, car seat, or basket. Passengers traveling on a Basic, Classic, Plus, Executive, or Top Executive fare can also check a 22 pound (10 kg) bag for an infant.
TAP Air Portugal Checked Baggage Allowance
Individual checked bags may not exceed maximum linear dimensions of 62 inches (158 cm). Checked bags for Executive or Top Executive fares may weigh up to 70 pounds (32 kg) per item and all other fares, no more than 50 pounds (23 kg).
| Fare Type | Flights Between Mainland Portugal and the Islands | Flights Between Europe and North Africa (Including Morocco) | Intercontinental Flights | |
| Top Executive | 2 items up to 70 pounds (32 kg) each | 3 items up to 70 pounds (32 kg) each | ||
| Executive | 2 items up to 70 pounds (32 kg) each | |||
| Plus | 2 items up to 50 pounds (23 kg) each | 1 item up to 50 pounds (23 kg) | 3 items up to 50 pounds (23 kg) each | |
| Classic | 1 item up to 50 pounds (23 kg) | 2 items up to 50 pounds (23 kg) each | ||
| Basic | 1 item up to 50 pounds (23 kg) | 1 item up to 50 pounds (23 kg) | ||
| Infants | 1 item up to 22 pounds (10 kg), excluding infants traveling on a tap|discount fare | |||
Passengers traveling on a MilesOnly or Miles&Cash ticket are only permitted 1 bag up to 50 pounds (23 kg) in economy class, or 2 bags each with a maximum weight of 70 pounds (32 kg) if traveling in Executive Class.
Additional Baggage Fees
Additional baggage can be pre-purchased at a cheaper rate at online check-in or at the airport for a higher rate.
| Hold Baggage | First Piece up to 50 Pounds (23 kg) [Only for tap|discount Fare] | Second Piece up to 50 Pounds (23 kg) | Starting on the Third Piece, up to 50 Pounds (23 kg) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Africa, Portugal, and Spain | Pre-purchase | €30 ($40) | €55 ($65) | €75 ($85) |
| Online check-in | €45 ($55) | €65 ($80) | €85 ($100) | |
| Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Switzerland, and U.K. | Pre-purchase | €35 ($45) | €60 ($75) | €80 ($100) |
| Online check-in | €50 ($60) | €70 ($85) | €90 ($105) | |
| Austria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Hungary, Norway, Poland, Romania, Russia, and Sweden | Pre-purchase | €45 ($55) | €65 ($80) | €85 ($105) |
| Online check-in | €55 ($65) | €75 ($85) | €95 ($110) | |
| Africa Long-Haul (Angola and Mozambique) | Pre-purchase | €100 ($115) | €130 ($150) | €160 ($180) |
| Online check-in | €120 ($140) | €150 ($170) | €180 ($205) | |
| Africa Medium-Haul (Cape Verde, Ivory Coast, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea Bissau, Guinea Conakry, São Tomé, Senegal, and Togo) and Israel | Pre-purchase | €70 ($85) | €85 ($100) | €120 ($135) |
| Online check-in | €90 ($105) | €100 ($115) | €150 ($170) | |
| Intercontinental Flights: Between Brazil, U.S./Canada, and Europe | Pre-purchase | €75 ($85) | €100 ($115) | €140 ($160) |
| Online check-in | €95 ($110) | €120 ($140) | €180 ($205) | |
| Intercontinental Flights: Between Brazil, U.S./Canada, and Africa, Israel and the Rest of the World | Pre-purchase | €135 ($155) | €150 ($170) | €200 ($225) |
| Online check-in | €155 ($175) | €165 ($185) | €240 ($270) | |
USD exchange rates may vary.
Excess Baggage Fees
The following excess baggage fees apply to all fare types excluding tap|discount fares and are excess charges for baggage within the free allowance.
| For Pieces Included in the Free Allowance | Excess Weight — From 50-70 Pounds (23-32 kg) | Excess Size — Bigger Than 62 Inches (158 cm) | Excess Weight and Size — From 50-70 Pounds (23-32 kg) and Bigger Than 62 Inches (158 cm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Africa, Portugal, and Spain | €40 ($44) | €55 ($61) | €95 ($105) |
| Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg, Switzerland, Germany, France, United Kingdom, Ireland, and Italy | €45 ($50) | €60 ($66) | €105 ($116) |
| Austria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Hungary, Norway, Poland, Romania, Russia, and Sweden | €50 ($55) | €65 ($72) | €115 ($127) |
| Africa (Long-Haul): Angola and Mozambique | €110 ($140) | €130 ($155) | €240 ($295) |
| Israel, Ivory Coast, Cape Verde, Ghana, Guinea Bissau, Senegal, São Tomé, and Togo | €90 ($105) | €110 ($140) | €200 ($225) |
| Intercontinental Flights: Between Brazil, U.S./Canada, and Europe | €110 ($140) | €130 ($155) | €240 ($295) |
| Intercontinental Flights: Between Brazil, U.S./Canada and Africa, Israel, and Rest of the World | €140 ($158) | €160 ($180) | €300 ($338) |
USD exchange rates may vary.
The following excess baggage fees apply to additional baggage outside of the free allowance.
| Excess Weight for Extra Baggage | Excess Weight — From 50-70 Pounds (23-32 kg) | Excess Size — Bigger Than 62 Inches (158 cm) | Excess Weight and Size — From 50-70 Pounds (23-32 kg) and Bigger Than 62 Inches (158 cm) | |||
| tap|discount only on first piece of baggage | All TAP products and second piece of baggage tap|discount | tap|discount only on first piece of baggage | All TAP products and second piece of baggage tap|discount | tap|discount only on first piece of baggage | All TAP products and 2nd piece of baggage tap|discount | |
| North Africa, Portugal, and Spain | €85 ($105) | €125 ($137) | €100 ($130) | €140 ($160) | €140 ($160) | €180 ($205) |
| Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Switzerland, and U.K. | €95 ($120) | €135 ($149) | €110 ($140) | €150 ($185) | €155 ($171) | €195 ($215) |
| Austria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Hungary, Norway, Poland, Romania, Russia, and Sweden | €105 ($130) | €145 ($160) | €120 ($145) | €160 ($191) | €170 ($188) | €210 ($232) |
| Intercontinental flights | €140 ($160) | €290 ($345) | €160 ($191) | €310 ($360) | €200 ($250) | €420 ($500) |
| Cape Verde, Ghana, Guinea Bissau, Israel, Ivory Coast, São Tomé, Senegal, and Togo | €120 ($145) | €240 ($295) | €140 ($160) | €260 ($325) | €180 ($205) | €350 ($435) |
USD exchange rates may vary.
For baggage fees related to special luggage (sporting equipment, musical instruments, etc.) please refer to TAP Air Portugal’s policy.
Can I Pre-Pay for Baggage?
TAP Air Portugal does allow passengers the ability to pre-pay luggage online for a discounted rate up to the point of online check-in. Passengers can also pre-pay baggage when checking in, but baggage will be charged at a higher rate.
To pre-pay, log-in to your booking and add the number of bags that you would like to purchase.
Credit Cards That Pay for Your Baggage Fees
If you’re looking to reduce the amount of money that you’re paying on baggage fees (and airline fees in general), consider one of the Capital One cards below. Effectively, you can pay for charges on your credit card (such as bag fees) and use the Purchase Eraser tool to wipe the charge from your statement at a rate of 1 cent per point.
Recommended Cards
| Capital One VentureOne Rewards Credit Card - This no annual fee card comes with a 20,000 bonus mile offer after spending $500 in the first 3 months. When you use your card for travel purchases (e.g. baggage fees), use your miles to pay off all, or part of, your statement balance! We've highlighted 30+ benefits of the card. |
| Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card - The "big brother" card to the VentureOne with 60,000 miles if you spend $3,000 on purchases in the first 3 months. This card is full of benefits and perks and you can redeem your miles on travel or transfer your miles to over 10+ travel loyalty programs. |
Exclusions and Waivers
TAP Miles&Go Gold or Star Alliance Gold: 1 additional 50 pound (23 kg) bag in economy and 1 additional 70 pound (32 kg) bag in business class
TAP Platinum Card: 1 additional 50 pound (23 kg) bag in economy or business class
To see more airline baggage fees and policies, click here.
I would like to buy a ticket for Tap Air, from Budapest to Lisbon, date 18/1/21. I need confirmation about checked luggage, how many kg can I check in with my ticket without any charge? I saw there 1 check-in around 158cm. 23kg. Is this included with the fare?
Please reply to me as early as you can. I am waiting for your reply.
Hi Mohammed,
1 piece of checked luggage (23 kg) would be included in the price of the ticket.
I have a ticket from IAD to Lisbon, with a stay in Lisbon for one week, then I fly from Lisbon to Barcelona to stay three weeks and return from, BCN to IAD. I am a US Citizen. I see that we can only necessary travel can be done during Covid19, and my trip is for tourism. I also see Spain is not allowing any flights from Portugal.
Please let me know what your policy is to get my payment back?
My trip was booked to leave IAD on May 2, 2021, and borders are closed. Thank you.
Hi Joana,
We are not, and have no affiliation with, TAP Portugal. In order to get a refund processed for your flight you will need to contact the TAP customer service team directly at 1-(800)-221-7370.
I want to buy a ticket from Italy to Canada. I have one carry on (8kg), one checked bag (23 kg), and also one guitar.
Will I have to pay extra for any luggage or for the guitar?
Hi Ali,
You should not be charged anything for your carry-on bag or checked bag, but you will need to pay an extra baggage fee for your guitar amounting to around $85.
I want to purchase a flight from Washington D.C to Marrakech Morocco, I have a short layover in Lisbon. I would like to confirm the language allowance for international flights. I have one backpack, one carry-on, and one checked bag. I have never flown with this air Portugal before.
Thank you.
Hi Abdel,
Bringing each of those items should be fine as long as they are each under their respective weight allowances. Safe travels!
I have a flight from Casablanca to Prague, and I need my laptop on me at all times, especially since I will be adhering to a connection flight. Can I have a backpack to put my laptop in? Though it will inevitably be above 2kg of the personal item, and will be around 4kg. Can I do that regardless and pay for the extra kilos in the airport? If not, will I at least be able to put the laptop in my 8kg carry-on and have it on board so it’s with me?
Hi Oumaima,
It should not be a problem for you to bring your backpack on the flight. Safe travels!
I bought a TAP Portugal ticket from IAD->LIS->WAW with a “DISCOUNT” fare and on their website under “WHAT’S INCLUDED” it says only:
Fare Conditions
WHAT’S INCLUDED
Hand baggage
On board service
Digital Kiosk
Seat reservation
528 miles
Could there be no allowance for a standard roller suitcase?
Thank you!
Hi Rob,
If your roller suitcase is the size of a carry-on/hand baggage then that is part of your allowance. If it is the size of a standard checked bag then you would need to pay extra for that.
Thanks – I don’t see the option for adding a checked back and was worried that the “Discount” fare won’t even allow me to pay for an extra bag. Do you know if I can only do that at check-in (which looks like I can only do 2 days before the departure.)
Hi! I’m about to book a flight and saw that a baggage is included in the flight price but my credit card company reimburses me baggage fees, so I was wondering if you knew if it showed separetly on the booking confirmation? Thank you!
Hi Melissa,
No, it should not show separately in the booking confirmation if it is included in the fare price.
Hiya! I am flying Jetblue from RDU to Newark and then TAP from Newark to Lisbon to Stockholm. I have a box (a painting) that is 204 cm total (95x95x14) and 15kg in weight. Can a box like this be checked in as oversized luggage?
Hi Nate,
Yes, you should be able to check that as oversized luggage without issue.
I’m going to Lisbon from Stockholm. I’ve already purchased and paid for 2x23kgs. Can I take 1 more bag with 15kgs? How much would that cost?
What would the overweight fee be for the 23kg bag?
Hi Noor,
For your route, a 3rd bag should be 85 euros. If one of your bags is over 23 kg, but under 32 kg, then you would need to pay a 50 euro overweight fee. Safe travels!
I am purchasing a plane ticket with Tap from the US to Portugal. I am traveling economy class; can I pay for 3 pieces of checked luggage? How do I pre-pay in order to take advantage of the luggage fees discount?
Hi Tusha,
If you contact the TAP customer service team directly at 1-(800)-221-7370 they can assist you with adding your checked luggage to your ticket. Safe travels!
Thank you for the information. I called them and in fact, I can pay for several pieces of check-in luggage; however, I was told that I only could take suitcases, which doesn’t make too much sense.
I am doing an intercontinental flight from the US to Italy. I know that my one piece of free luggage must be 23 kg or 50 lbs. But what are the dimensions of the luggage? There are only dimensions listed for the 70 lbs luggage.
Hi Karina,
Individual checked bags may not exceed maximum linear dimensions of 62 inches (158 cm). Safe travels!
I am traveling from Toronto to Lisbon. I have measured my hand baggage and it is 55x40x22(width).
Please let me know if the 2cm extension will be a problem.
Thank you.
Hi Larissa,
As long as they do not measure your bag, and it is unlikely they will, then you should be fine. Safe travels!
We are getting ready for a flight from the US to Italy on Air Portugal. Can I bring a normal size backpack and a carry-on? Or do they have to be certain sizes?
Hi Analise,
You should be fine to bring those two items. Safe travels!
Can I use my 1 checked bag to be my golf bag which doesn’t exceed the 50 lbs as my free checked baggage? I am leaving from Montreal to Lisbon.
Hi Carlos,
You certainly should be able to, but if your golf bag exceeds the maximum linear dimensions of 62 inches (158 cm), then you likely will be subject to an oversized bag fee.
I purchased a “Discount” fare ticket for TAP Air Portugal flying from New York to Italy. Can I bring both a normal size backpack and a carry-on? Does the size matter?
Hi Darrell,
Yes, you should be able to bring both of those items. But you backpack should not exceed 4.5 pounds (2 kg) and 16 x 12 x 5 inches (40 x 30 x 15 cm), while your carry-on should not exceed 17 pounds (8 kg) and 22 x 16 x 8 inches (55 x 40 x 20 cm). Safe travels!