The number of hold baggage items you can check in on your TAP flight will depend on your fare, destination or your Victoria Status
For flights departing from London City airport, verify all additional information here.
If your connecting time is between 6h and 24h your check-in will automatically be to your final destination. Thus, if you wish to retrieve your baggage at the intermediate point, please indicate this upon drop-off of your hold baggage.
For clients with Stopovers over 24h check-in will be to the intermediate destination and hold baggage must be retrieved.
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23 kg / 50 Ibs Maximum weight of hold baggage.
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32 kg / 70 lbs Maximum weight of hold baggage in business class for all routes. The items exceeding this weight are considered to be cargo.
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158 cm / 62 in Maximum size of one item of hold baggage. Height + length + width.
Find out your TAP baggage allowance
Flights between Mainland Portugal and the Islands | Flights between Europe and North Africa1 | Intercontinental flights | To / from Venezuela | |
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Top executive | 2 items up to 32kg / 70lb each | 3 items up to 32kg / 70lb each | ||
Executive | 2 items up to 32kg / 70lb each | |||
Plus | 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 | ||
Discount | - |
Not applicable |
If you are travelling on an Award Ticket you can only take with you 1 item of baggage up to 23kg / 50lbs in economy class, or two items each with a maximum weight of 32kg / 70lbs if you are travelling in executive class.
Note: Except when flying tap|discount babies have a 10kg baggage allowance. Only folding buggies can be carried as hold baggage. Passengers may only carry one completely foldable baby stroller, child seat or basket as hold baggage.
Within the number of pieces included in the ticket |
Excess weight - from 23kg / 50lbs to 32kg / 70lbs |
Excess size - bigger than 158 cm |
Excess weight and size - from 23kg / 50lbs to 32kg / 70lbs and bigger than 158 cm |
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Portugal, Spain and North Africa1 | 40 EUR * | 55 EUR * | 95 EUR * |
Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg, Switzerland, Germany, France, United Kingdom and Italy | 45 EUR * | 60 EUR * | 105 EUR* |
Republic, Denmark, Finland, Hungary, Norway, Poland, Romania, Russia and Sweden | 50 EUR * | 65 EUR * | 115 EUR * |
Intercontinental flights | 110 EUR / 130 USD / 165 CAD | 150 EUR / 175 USD / 220 CAD | 250 EUR / 295 USD / 370 CAD |
Ivory Coast, Cape Verde, Ghana, Guinea Bissau, Senegal, São Tomé and Togo |
(1) Including Morocco.
* All products TAP except tap|discount.
Before September 2017:
Intercontinental flights *
Between Africa1 and Europe2 | Between Africa1 and the Americas3 |
Between (Central and South4) America and Europe2 | Between the USA/Canada and Europe2 | |
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Executive | 2 items up to 32kg / 70lb each | |||
Plus | 2 items up to 23kg / 50lb each | 1 item up to 23kg / 50lb | ||
Classic | ||||
Basic | ||||
Discount |
From Brazil to Europe2 / Middle East | From Europe2 / Middle East to Brazil | |
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Executive | 2 items up to 32kg / 70lb each | |
Plus | 2 items up to 32kg / 70lb each |
2 items up to 23kg / 50lb each |
Classic | ||
Basic | ||
Discount |
(1) Excluding Morocco.
(2) Including Morocco.
(3) Including Brazil, United States, Canada and Venezuela.
(4) Excluding Brazil.
Domestic, European and North Africa Flights
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Flights between Mainland Portugal and the Islands |
Flights between Europe and North Africa1 |
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Top Executive | 2 items up to 32kg / 70lb each |
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Executive | ||
Plus | 2 items up to 23kg / 50lb each | 1 item up to 23kg / 50lb |
Classic | 1 item up to 23kg / 50lb | |
Basic | 1 item up to 23kg / 50lb |
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Discount | – |
Note: Except when flying tap|discount babies have a 10kg baggage allowance. Only folding buggies can be carried as hold baggage. Passengers may only carry one completely foldable baby stroller, child seat or basket as hold baggage.
Reserve your extra bag in advance and benefit from a discount of €15 to €20 on flights to Europe and North Africa and a discount of up to €35 on intercontinental flights on the price available during the check-in period (online or at airport).
Add extra bags to your booking.
If you have TAP Platinum American Express, Victoria Card, we have special conditions for you.
Economy class | Business class | |
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Victoria Gold1 or Star Alliance Gold2 | + 1 item up to 23kg / 50 Ib | + 1 item up to 32kg / 70 Ib |
TAP Platinum American Express | + 1 item up to 23kg / 50 Ib |
(2) Star Alliance Gold passengers are entitled to one extra bag if the trip includes, on a single ticket, a connection between two or more Star companies.
Note: It is not allowed the transport of baggage for infants traveling on tap|discount in flights within Europe and North Africa and intercontinental flights. Only completely folding strollers are allowed as hold baggage or the transport of the child’s chair or basket.
Do you have excess baggage? You can check the extra costs here:
Extra baggage | Hold baggage (tap|discount) - 1st piece up to 23kg / 50lbs |
Extra baggage - up to 23kg / 50lbs |
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Portugal, Spain and North Africa(1) | Pre-purchase* | 20 EUR / 25 USD / 30 CAD | 45 EUR / 55 USD / 65 CAD |
Online check-in** | 35 EUR / 40 USD / 50 CAD | 55 EUR / 65 USD / 80 CAD | |
Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg, Switzerland, Germany, France, United Kingdom and Italy | Pre-purchase* | 25 EUR / 30 USD / 40 CAD | 50 EUR / 60 USD / 75 CAD |
Online check-in** | 40 EUR / 50 USD / 60 CAD | 60 EUR / 70 USD / 90 CAD | |
Austria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Hungary, Norway, Poland, Romania, Russia and Sweden | Pre-purchase* | 30 EUR / 35 USD / 45 CAD | 55 EUR / 65 USD / 80 CAD |
Online check-in** | 45 EUR / 55 USD / 65 CAD | 65 EUR / 75 USD / 95 CAD | |
Ivory Coast, Cape Verde, Ghana, Guinea Bissau, Senegal, São Tomé and Togo | Pre-purchase* | 60 EUR / 70 USD / 90 CAD | 60 EUR / 70 USD / 90 CAD |
Online check-in** | 70 EUR / 80 USD / 100 CAD | 70 EUR / 80 USD / 100 CAD | |
Intercontinental flights |
Pre-purchase* | 65 EUR / 75 USD / 95 CAD | 65 EUR / 75 USD / 95 CAD |
Online check-in** | 75 EUR / 90 USD / 110 CAD | 75 EUR / 90 USD / 110 CAD |
(1) Including Morocco.
*The "pre-purchase" rate is applicable until online check-in opens. If you bring a further piece of luggage to the airport, other fees are applicable.
**This value is available for reservation online or airport check-in.
Excess weight for extra baggage | Portugal, Spain and North Africa1 |
Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg, Switzerland, Germany, France, United Kingdom and Italy |
Austria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Hungary, Norway, Poland, Romania, Russia and Sweden |
Intercontinental flights |
Ivory Coast, Cape Verde, Ghana, Guinea Bissau, Senegal, São Tomé and Togo |
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Excess weight - from 23kg / 50lbs to 32kg / 70lbs | tap|discount only on 1st piece of baggage | 75 EUR | 85 EUR | 95 EUR | - | - |
All TAP products and 2nd piece of baggage tap|discount | 95 EUR | 105 EUR | 115 EUR | 185 EUR/ 230 USD/ 290 CAD |
180 EUR / 220 USD / 280 CAD |
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Excess size - bigger than 158 cm | tap|discount only on 1st piece of baggage | 90 EUR | 100 EUR | 110 EUR | - | - |
All TAP products and 2nd piece of baggage tap|discount | 110 EUR | 120 EUR | 130 EUR | 225 EUR / 275 USD / 355 CAD |
220 EUR / 270 USD / 345CAD | |
Excess weight and size - from 23kg / 50lbs to 32kg / 70lbs and bigger than 158 cm | tap|discount only on 1st piece of baggage | 130 EUR | 145 EUR | 160 EUR |
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All TAP products and 2nd piece of baggage tap|discount | 150 EUR | 165 EUR | 180 EUR | 325 EUR/ 400 USD/ 510 CAD |
320 EUR / 390 USD / 500 CAD |
(1) Including Morocco.
Before September 2017:
Within the number of pieces included in the ticket | Flights between Europe and North Africa2 |
Between Africa1 and Europe2 | Between (Central and South4) America and Europe2 | Between the USA/Canada and Europe2 | |
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Excess weight - from 23kg / 50lbs to 32kg / 70lbs | all products TAP except tap|discount in Europe and North Africa | 50 EUR / 65 USD / 80 CAD |
100 EUR / 110 USD |
110 EUR / 120 USD / 160 CAD | |
Excess size - bigger than 158 cm | 75 EUR / 95 USD / 120 CAD |
160 EUR / 180 USD / 230 CAD | |||
Excess weight and size - from 23kg / 50lbs to 32kg / 70lbs and bigger than 158 cm | 125 EUR | 200 EUR / 220 USD | 320 EUR / 360 USD / 460 CAD |
Between Africa1 and the Americas3 |
From Europe2 / Middle East to Brazil | From Brazil to Europe2 / Middle East | ||
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Excess weight - from 23kg / 50lbs to 32kg / 70lbs | All TAP products | 200 EUR / 220 USD / 290 CAD | 150 EUR / 170 USD | - |
Excess size - bigger than 158 cm | 100 EUR / 110 USD | |||
Excess weight and size - from 23kg / 50lbs to 32kg / 70lbs and bigger than 158 cm | 300 EUR / 330 USD / 430 CAD | 250 EUR / 280 USD | - |
(2) Including Morocco.
(3) Including Brazil, United States, Canada and Venezuela.
(4) Excluding Brazil.
Extra baggage | Flights between Europe and North Africa2 |
Between Africa1 and Europe2 | Between (Central and South4) America and Europe2 | Between the USA/Canada and Europe2 | ||
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Hold baggage (tap|discount) - 1st piece up to 23kg / 50lbs | Pre-purchase* | 20 EUR / 25 USD / 30 CAD | - | |||
Check-in** | 35 EUR / 40 USD / 50 CAD | |||||
Extra baggage - up to 23kg / 50Ibs | Pre-purchase* | 55 EUR / 60 USD / 80 CAD | 160 EUR / 180 USD / 230 CAD |
100 EUR / 110 USD / 150 CAD | ||
Check-in** | 75 EUR / 85 USD / 110 CAD | 180 EUR / 200 USD / 260 CAD |
110 EUR / 120 USD / 160 CAD |
Between Africa1 and the Americas3 |
From Europe2 / Middle East to Brazil | From Brazil to Europe2 / Middle East | ||
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Extra baggage - up to 23kg / 50Ibs | Pre-purchase* | 225 EUR / 250 USD / 320 CAD | 135 EUR / 150 USD / 190 CAD | |
Check-in** | 250 EUR / 280 USD / 360 CAD | 150 EUR / 170 USD / 220 CAD |
**This value is available for reservation online or airport check-in.
(1) Excluding Morocco.
(2) Including Morocco.
(3) Including Brazil, United States, Canada and Venezuela.
(4) Excluding Brazil.
Excess weight for extra baggage | Flights between Europe and North Africa2 |
Between Africa1 and Europe2 | Between (Central and South4) America and Europe2 | Between the USA/Canada and Europe2 | |
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Excess weight - from 23kg / 50lbs to 32kg / 70lbs | tap|discount only on 1st piece of baggage | 85 EUR | 280 EUR / 310 USD |
220 EUR / 240 USD / 320 CAD |
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All TAP products and 2nd piece of baggage tap|discount | 125 EUR | ||||
Excess size - bigger than 158 cm | tap|discount only on 1st piece of baggage | 110 EUR / 140 USD / 175 CAD |
300 EUR / 330 USD | 380 EUR / 420 USD / 550 CAD | |
All TAP products and 2nd piece of baggage tap|discount | 125 EUR | ||||
Excess weight and size - from 23kg / 50lbs to 32kg / 70lbs and bigger than 158 cm | tap|discount only on 1st piece of baggage | 160 EUR | 400 EUR / 440 USD | 440 EUR / 480 USD / 630 CAD |
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All TAP products and 2nd piece of baggage tap|discount | 200 EUR |
Between Africa1 and the Americas3 |
From Europe2 / Middle East to Brazil | From Brazil to Europe2 / Middle East | ||
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Excess weight - from 23kg / 50lbs to 32kg / 70lbs | All TAP products | 450 EUR / 490 USD / 650 CAD | 300 EUR / 330 USD | |
Excess size - bigger than 158 cm | 400 EUR / 440 USD / 580 CAD | |||
Excess weight and size - from 23kg / 50lbs to 32kg / 70lbs and bigger than 158 cm | 500 EUR / 550 USD / 720 CAD | 400 EUR / 440 USD |
(2) Including Morocco.
(3) Including: Brazil, United States, Canada and Venezuela.
(4) Excluding Brazil.
Conditions for using this service:
- Reservation of 1 extra bag per passenger (except children under 2);
- One item of extra baggage may weigh up to 23 kg / 50 lbs and must have a total size under 158 cm / 62 in;
- Reservation subject to limited availability;
- This service can be booked through the Contact Centre, TAP stores or travel agents up until 24 hours before flight departure;
- Reservations on payment by credit or debit card (ATM);
- Service valid only on flights operated by TAP.
- These services are available only on flights operated by TAP and TAP Express;
- Non-refundable;
- Subject to availability.
Take care with your baggage
When you check in your hold baggage a ticket is issued that allows the owner to be identified. For security reasons, luggage is always checked on the same plane the passenger travels on.
- Make sure your baggage is properly sealed and identified with your name and address;
- Do not exceed the capacity of the bag, so that it is not damaged;
- Always check the identification information before checking in the bag and when reclaiming it;
- Immediately inform us in the event of loss or damage;
- Do not carry other people's bags if you do not know the contents.
Articles forbidden in the hold
Some items may not be carried in the hold. If you want to travel with any of these objects, you can carry them in your hand baggage.
- Valuable and personal items;
- Fragile or perishable items;
- Essential medicines;
- Keys;
- ID documents or passport;
- Professional or academic documents;
- Samples.
Electronic cigarettes [tooltip: Electronic devices that simulate a normal cigarette and smoking] cannot be transported in the hold for safety reasons. You may carry them in hand baggage, but their use is not permitted on board TAP aircraft.