Traveling with hold baggage
Take everything you need to your destination.
Important information
Baggage weighing more than 32 kg must be transported as Cargo.
See solutions for transport as CargoHold baggage rules
Weight and dimensions
Maximum weight 23 kg / 50 lbs in Economy Class, 32 kg / 70 lbs in Business Class. Maximum dimensions 158 cm / 62 in (height + length + width).
Weight and dimensions
Maximum weight 23 kg / 50 lbs in Economy Class, 32 kg / 70 lbs in Business Class. Maximum dimensions 158 cm / 62 in (height + length + width).
In TAP flights, the number of items (volumes of baggage) that you can carry for free in the aircraft's hold depends on the fare, the destination of your flight and your TAP Miles&Go status:
Top Executive / Executive
Plus
Classic
(1)
Basic
Discount
Flights between mainland Portugal and the Islands
2 items up to 32 kg / 70 lbs each
2 items up to 23 kg / 50 lbs each
1 item up to 23 kg / 50 lbs
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Flights to Europe and Morocco
2 items up to 32 kg / 70 lbs each
1 item up to 23 kg / 50 lbs
1 item up to 23 kg / 50 lbs
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-
Intercontinental flights
2 items up to 32 kg / 70 lbs each
2 items up to 23 kg / 50 lbs each
1 item up to 23 kg / 50 lbs
1 item up to 23 kg / 50 lbs
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Flights between mainland Portugal and the Islands
expand_moreTop Executive / Executive
2 items up to 32 kg / 70 lbs each
Plus
2 items up to 23 kg / 50 lbs each
Classic (1)
1 item up to 23 kg / 50 lbs
Basic
-
Discount
-
Flights to Europe and Morocco
expand_moreTop Executive / Executive
2 items up to 32 kg / 70 lbs each
Plus
1 item up to 23 kg / 50 lbs
Classic (1)
1 item up to 23 kg / 50 lbs
Basic
-
Discount
-
Intercontinental flights
expand_moreTop Executive / Executive
2 items up to 32 kg / 70 lbs each
Plus
2 items up to 23 kg / 50 lbs each
Classic (1)
1 item up to 23 kg / 50 lbs
Basic
1 item up to 23 kg / 50 lbs
Discount
-
(1) Flights to / from Africa are entitled to two baggage items of 23 kg / 50 lbs each.
If you have Navigator, TAP Miles&Go Gold or Star Alliance Gold status, or the TAP card Platinum Visa, you can travel with one piece of extra baggage regardless of your fare:
Economy Class
1 extra item up to 23 kg / 50 Ibs
Business Class
1 extra item up to 32 kg / 70 Ibs
Economy Class
1 extra item up to 23 kg / 50 Ibs
Business Class
1 extra item up to 32 kg / 70 Ibs
Buy extra baggage
Need more hold baggage?
Buy online and in advance from 30 EUR / 37 USD / 49 CAD for each extra piece.
If your booking was made through a Travel Agency, you can purchase extra baggage directly from the agent.
Extra baggage fees may vary depending on the purchase channel*, how far in advance the purchase is made, the trip date, and the flight's origin and destination. Please check the extra baggage fee applicable to your trip during the booking process or later by visiting the Manage your Booking section.
For transactions made outside Europe using a local currency, the service fee will be converted from the fixed USD amount to the local currency (except Canada).
*Purchase channel: flyTAP - during the booking process, Manage your Booking or online Check-in - TAP airport kiosks and counters, TAP Contact Center and Travel Agencies.
Applicable fees for excess hold baggage
Special hold baggage
You can also carry special baggage on board TAP aircraft, such as irregularly shaped or dangerous items.
Sports equipment
Musical instruments
Weapons and ammunition
Sports equipment
Musical instruments