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Checked Baggage

Find out all the information about checked baggage.

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The free checked baggage allowance may be based on weight or on the number of pieces to be transported.

In accordance with international occupational health and safety standards, TAP does not transport luggage or other pieces of baggage weighing more than 32 kg.

Piece Concept

The piece concept is based on the number of pieces that each passenger can transport on routes operated by TAP to/from the following destinations:

Brazil, United States, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Mali, Senegal, Venezuela and between Europe (except Portugal) and Angola.

Whenever the journey involves one of these routes, the piece concept is applied to the entire itinerary.

Weight Concept

The baggage allowance for each passenger is defined by the total weight transported, regardless of the number of pieces.

The weight concept applies to all other routes.

NB: Weight and pieces cannot be combined.

Checked baggage

This is baggage handed over to TAP for which a claim tag is issued.

This baggage is transported in the plane’s cargo hold and, for security reasons, in the same plane in which the passenger travels.

Baggage must be properly locked and identified with the passenger’s name and address to ensure safe transport.

Checked baggage must not contain articles that are:

  • fragile
  • valuable
  • perishable

Dangerous articles cannot be transported. These include: 

  • Explosives, including detonators, fuses, grenades and mines;
  • Gases, including propane and butane gas
  • Flammable liquids, including petrol and methanol
  • Flammable solids and reactive substances, including magnesium, lighters, fireworks and torches
  • Oxidants and organic peroxides, including bleach and car paint touch-up kits
  • Toxic or infectious substances, including rat poison and infected blood
  • Radioactive material, including medicinal isotopes or others available on the market
  • Corrosive substances, including mercury and car batteries
  • Components of car fuel supply systems that have contained fuel

Authorised extra baggage

Victoria Gold and Silver members have different baggage allowances when flying with TAP:


Victoria Member Piece Concept Weight Concept
Gold 1 piece up to 20kg / 44 lb 20 kg / 44 lb
Silver 1 piece up to 15kg / 13 lb 15 kg / 13 lb
 

Between USA/Canada and Europe

 
Economy (tap|discount, tap|basic, tap|classic, tap|plus)

First Bag:

Weight up to 23 kgs / 50 lbs and overall dimensions up to 158 cm / 62 inch: free of charge

Weight up to 32 kgs / 70 lbs and overall dimensions up to 158 cm / 62 inch: 70 USD

Weight up to 23 kgs / 50 lbs and overall dimensions over 158 cm / 62 inch: 150 USD

Weight up to 32 kgs / 70 lbs and overall dimensions over 158 cm / 62 inch: 300 USD

 

Second bag:

Weight up to 23 kgs / 50 lbs and overall dimensions up to 158 cm / 62 inch: 70 USD

Weight up to 32 kgs / 70 lbs and overall dimensions up to 158 cm / 62 inch: 150 USD

Weight up to 23 kgs / 50 lbs and overall dimensions over 158 cm / 62 inch: 450 USD

Weight up to 32 kgs / 70 lbs and overall dimensions over 158 cm / 62 inch: 550 USD

 

For Each Extra Bag:

Weight up to 23 kgs / 50 lbs and overall dimensions up to 158 cm / 62 inch: 150 USD

Weight up to 32 kgs / 70 lbs and overall dimensions up to 158 cm / 62 inch: 450 USD

Weight up to 23 kgs / 50 lbs and overall dimensions over 158 cm / 62 inch: 450 USD

Weight up to 32 kgs / 70 lbs and overall dimensions over 158 cm / 62 inch: 550 USD

 

Note: TAP allows one extra bag with a maximum weight of 20 kgs / 44 lbs and overall dimensions up to 158 cm / 62 inch free of charge to all Victoria Gold Members, Star Alliance Gold Members and TAP Platinum American Express card holders. Victoria Silver Members are also allowed one extra bag with a maximum weight of 15 kgs / 33 lbs and overall dimensions up to 158 cm / 62 inch free of charge.

 
 
Executive (tap|executive)

First Bag:

Weight up to 32 kgs / 70 lbs and overall dimensions up to 158 cm / 62 inch: free of charge

Weight up to 32 kgs / 70 lbs and overall dimensions over 158 cm / 62 inch: 150 USD

 

Second bag:

Weight up to 32 kgs / 70 lbs and overall dimensions up to 158 cm / 62 inch: free of charge

Weight up to 32 kgs / 70 lbs and overall dimensions over 158 cm / 62 inch: 150 USD

 

For Each Extra Bag:

Weight up to 23 kgs / 50 lbs and overall dimensions up to 158 cm / 62 inch: 150 USD

Weight up to 32 kgs / 70 lbs and overall dimensions up to 158 cm / 62 inch: 450 USD

Weight up to 23 kgs / 50 lbs and overall dimensions over 158 cm / 62 inch: 450 USD

Weight up to 32 kgs / 70 lbs and overall dimensions over 158 cm / 62 inch: 550 USD

 

Note: TAP allows one extra bag with a maximum weight of 20 kgs / 44 lbs and overall dimensions up to 158 cm / 62 inch free of charge to all Victoria Gold Members, Star Alliance Gold Members and TAP Platinum American Express card holders. Victoria Silver Members are also allowed one extra bag with a maximum weight of 15 kgs / 33 lbs and overall dimensions up to 158 cm / 62 inch free of charge.

 
 

Between USA/Canada and Africa

Economy (tap|discount, tap|basic, tap|classic, tap|plus)

First Bag:

Weight up to 23 kgs / 50 lbs and overall dimensions up to 158 cm / 62 inch: free of charge

Weight up to 32 kgs / 70 lbs and overall dimensions up to 158 cm / 62 inch: 300 USD

Weight up to 23 kgs / 50 lbs and overall dimensions over 158 cm / 62 inch: 300 USD

Weight up to 32 kgs / 70 lbs and overall dimensions over 158 cm / 62 inch: 450 USD

 

Second bag:

Weight up to 23 kgs / 50 lbs and overall dimensions up to 158 cm / 62 inch: free of charge

Weight up to 32 kgs / 70 lbs and overall dimensions up to 158 cm / 62 inch: 300 USD

Weight up to 23 kgs / 50 lbs and overall dimensions over 158 cm / 62 inch: 300 USD

Weight up to 32 kgs / 70 lbs and overall dimensions over 158 cm / 62 inch: 450 USD

 

For Each Extra Bag:

Weight up to 23 kgs / 50 lbs and overall dimensions up to 158 cm / 62 inch: 300 USD

Weight up to 32 kgs / 70 lbs and overall dimensions up to 158 cm / 62 inch: 550 USD

Weight up to 23 kgs / 50 lbs and overall dimensions over 158 cm / 62 inch: 550 USD

Weight up to 32 kgs / 70 lbs and overall dimensions over 158 cm / 62 inch: 700 USD

 

Note: TAP allows one extra bag with a maximum weight of 20 kgs / 44 lbs and overall dimensions up to 158 cm / 62 inch free of charge to all Victoria Gold Members, Star Alliance Gold Members and TAP Platinum American Express card holders. Victoria Silver Members are also allowed one extra bag with a maximum weight of 15 kgs / 33 lbs and overall dimensions up to 158 cm / 62 inch free of charge.

 
 
Executive (tap|executive)

First Bag:

Weight up to 32 kgs / 70 lbs and overall dimensions up to 158 cm / 62 inch: free of charge

Weight up to 32 kgs / 70 lbs and overall dimensions over 158 cm / 62 inch: 300 USD

 

Second bag:

Weight up to 32 kgs / 70 lbs and overall dimensions up to 158 cm / 62 inch: free of charge

Weight up to 32 kgs / 70 lbs and overall dimensions over 158 cm / 62 inch: 300 USD

 

For Each Extra Bag:

Weight up to 23 kgs / 50 lbs and overall dimensions up to 158 cm / 62 inch: 300 USD

Weight up to 32 kgs / 70 lbs and overall dimensions up to 158 cm / 62 inch: 550 USD

Weight up to 23 kgs / 50 lbs and overall dimensions over 158 cm / 62 inch: 550 USD

Weight up to 32 kgs / 70 lbs and overall dimensions over 158 cm / 62 inch: 700 USD

 

Note: TAP allows one extra bag with a maximum weight of 20 kgs / 44 lbs and overall dimensions up to 158 cm / 62 inch free of charge to all Victoria Gold Members, Star Alliance Gold Members and TAP Platinum American Express card holders. Victoria Silver Members are also allowed one extra bag with a maximum weight of 15 kgs / 33 lbs and overall dimensions up to 158 cm / 62 inch free of charge.

 
 

Partner Airlines

Baggage rules and fees for partner airlines

In case your flight is operated by another airline, you may consult their baggage rules and fees here: