- €24 / $32 / 40 CAD for the 1st checked bag on tap|discount fares.
- €49 / $61 / 77 CAD for extra checked bag on other fares.
What you can put in the hold with your fare
Flights between Mainland Portugal and the Islands | Flights between Europe and Marocco | Intercontinental flights | |||
Top executive1 | 2 items up to 32kg / 70lb each | 3 items up to 32kg / 70lb each | |||
Executive1 | 2 items up to 32kg / 70lb each | ||||
Plus1 | 2 items up to 23kg / 50lb each | 1 item up to 23kg / 50lb | 3 items up to 23kg / 50lb each | ||
Classic | 1 item up to 23kg / 50lb | 2 items up to 23kg / 50lb each | |||
Basic | 1 item up to 23kg / 50lb | 1 item up to 23kg / 50lb | |||
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Maximum sizes and weights for checked baggage
Maximum size for checked bags: height + length+ width for all routes.
Maximum weight for checked bags in Economy Class for all routes.
Maximum weight for checked bags in Executive Class for all routes. Bags over this weight will be carried as cargo.
Baby and children’s baggage allowed in the hold

If you are travelling with a baby up to 2 years old, you can additionally put in the hold:
- Baggage weighing up to 10 kg (except in tap|discount).
- 1 fully foldable pram or 1 basket or 1 child’s seat, if you are travelling on the tap|discount fare.

The checked baggage allowance for children is the same as an adult, which depends on the fare, route and status.
Is it tap|discount or do you need extra checked baggage?
Your status and card give you extra baggage allowance
Take care packing your bags
- Identification: Put your name and address on your bag. Always check the identification when you check it in and collect it.
- Lock: Always lock your bag. Do not overfill the bag so it can be properly locked and not tear.
- Protection: Do not carry any items for other people without knowing what they are. You are liable for everything you carry.
Know what to do if your baggage gets lost or damaged.
Does special baggage have to be put in the hold?
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Sports equipment Take golf, ski, surf, diving and other equipment with you. Check the conditions and amounts for each sport.
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Musical instruments Take your musical instrument (up to 45 kg) as checked baggage. See all the checked baggage conditions.
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Dangerous items See what items are considered dangerous and are subject to restrictions and how you can carry them on TAP.
Charges for excess checked baggage
Flights to Brazil
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Check our FAQs to clear up any questions regarding restricted items on board or the carriage of:
- Alcoholic beverages or other items containing alcohol (e.g. hand sanitisers);
- Televisions and screens.