A passenger in the foreground and a flight attendant behind, standing inside the plane, in an environment with some natural light. The smiling passenger is placing her hand baggage in the luggage compartment, while the flight attendant, also smiling, helps.

BAGGAGE ON BOARD

Traveling with hand baggage on TAP

The most important things go with you! Find out what baggage you can take with you in the cabin, and what are the maximum sizes and weights of hand baggage allowed.

See the hand baggage guide

What you can take in the cabin

The number of items you can carry for free in the cabin depends on the ticket class and where you are going:

If you are traveling in Economy Class

1 bag + 1 personal item

If you are traveling in Business Class, to/from North America

1 bag + 1 personal item

Business Class, to/from Europe, Africa, South America or domestic flights

2 bags + 1 personal item

Important information

In flights with a very high occupancy rate, or in some aircraft, it may be necessary to put your hand baggage in the hold (free of charge), even if you comply with the established size limits. In these situations, your baggage will be requested at the boarding gate and delivered at your destination, at the arrivals baggage carousel.

You can choose to check your cabin bag at the check-in area, free of charge, so that you can travel with greater peace of mind.

Maximum dimensions and weights

Regardless of the destination, these are the dimensions and weights for hand baggage and personal items.

Illustration consisting of two representations of the same element – a handbag with wheels, colored in shades of green. On the left, the handbag is shown on its side, indicating the maximum width allowed for hand baggage: 25 cm. On the right is the representation of the front view of the handbag, with the indication of the maximum length and height: 40 cm and 55 cm, respectively. In the upper right corner, there is a stamp indicating the maximum weight: 10 kg / 22 lbs.

Hand baggage

55x40x25cm / 22x16x10in: these are the maximum dimensions of height x length x width that a hand baggage can have.
10 kg / 22 lbs: it is the maximum weight of a hand baggage in Economy and Business Classes.
Passengers flying with children and babies can carry the baby trolley on the cabin, replacing their hand baggage, as long as it does not exceed the above-mentioned permitted dimensions.

Illustration consisting of one element — a handbag, colored in shades of green, with the handle and clasp in red. In the upper right corner, there is a stamp indicating the maximum weight: 2 kg / 4.4 lbs.

Personal item

40x30x15cm / 16x12x5in: these are the maximum dimensions of height x length x width that a personal item can have.
2 kg / 4.4 lbs: it is the maximum weight of a personal item.

See below what you can carry as a personal item.

What is a personal item?

On TAP, apart from one piece of hand baggage, you can take a personal item of up to 2kg / 4.4lb into the cabin:

Bags: Handbag, computer case or shoulder bag measuring no more than: 40x30x15cm / 16x12x5in.
Duty Free Shop Bag: A bag with up to 2 bottles of alcoholic beverages, or other items (provided they do not exceed the maximum indicated weight).
Walking aids: Mobility equipment such as wheelchairs, walking sticks, etc.
Medical devices: upon prescription/prior approval. Make your request here.

Places where you can store your baggage

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Under the seat in front of you

Whenever possible, store your hand baggage under the seat in front of you.

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In the overhead lockers

If your hand baggage is too large or if you are seated in the emergency row or the first row in the cabin, hand baggage should be stored in the overhead lockers.

Too much baggage? We have solutions for you!

Check the dimensions and weight of your hand baggage. If you exceed the allowed limits:

Book online in advance an additional hold luggage, before the check-in opens, starting from 30 EUR / 37 USD / 49 CAD, and save time and money. If the booking was made through a travel agent, you can purchase directly from the agent.
If you are already at the airport, go to check-in and add your baggage as hold baggage via payment of the fees applied.
In case you transport it to the boarding gate, a fee between 60 EUR / 70 USD / 92 CAD and 195 EUR / 221 USD / 294 CAD will be charged. Check the fees applied.

If you have hand baggage at the boarding gate that exceeds the weight, size or number of pieces allowed, it will be sent to the hold of the aircraft and the fees mentioned below will apply (only debit or credit cards will be accepted to pay these fees).

Check the dates for peak and off-peak seasons depending on the destination here.


	At the boarding gate

	Low season	High season
Routes
Portugal, Spain and North Africa	60 EUR / 70 USD / 92 CAD	70 EUR / 81 USD / 107 CAD
Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg, Switzerland, Germany, France, United Kingdom, Ireland and Italy	70 EUR / 81 USD / 107 CAD	80 EUR / 91 USD / 122 CAD
Austria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Norway, Poland, Sweden and flights between Accra and São Tomé	75 EUR / 86 USD / 114 CAD	85 EUR / 97 USD / 129 CAD
Medium-haul flights from/to Africa to/from Europe or Morocco	140 EUR / 161 USD / 214 CAD	170 EUR / 194 USD / 258 CAD
Long-haul flights from/to Africa to/from Israel, Europe or Morocco	150 EUR / 172 USD / 229 CAD	170 EUR / 194 USD / 258 CAD
Flights from/to Israel to/from Europe or Morocco	85 EUR / 102 USD / 134 CAD	105 EUR / 123 USD / 163 CAD
Intercontinental Flights from/to America to/from Africa Medium Haul	175 EUR / 199 USD / 265 CAD	195 EUR / 221 USD / 294 CAD
Intercontinental flights from/to America to/from Israel, Europe or Morocco	115 EUR / 134 USD / 178 CAD	135 EUR / 156 USD / 207 CAD
Intercontinental flights from/to America to/from Africa Long Haul or Rest of the World	175 EUR / 199 USD / 265 CAD	195 EUR / 221 USD / 294 CAD

At the boarding gate

Routes

Portugal, Spain and North Africa

60 EUR / 70 USD / 92 CAD
Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg, Switzerland, Germany, France, United Kingdom, Ireland and Italy

70 EUR / 81 USD / 107 CAD
Austria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Norway, Poland, Sweden and flights between Accra and São Tomé

75 EUR / 86 USD / 114 CAD
Medium-haul flights from/to Africa to/from Europe or Morocco

140 EUR / 161 USD / 214 CAD
Long-haul flights from/to Africa to/from Israel, Europe or Morocco

150 EUR / 172 USD / 229 CAD
Flights from/to Israel to/from Europe or Morocco

85 EUR / 102 USD / 134 CAD
Intercontinental Flights from/to America to/from Africa Medium Haul

175 EUR / 199 USD / 265 CAD
Intercontinental flights from/to America to/from Israel, Europe or Morocco

115 EUR / 134 USD / 178 CAD
Intercontinental flights from/to America to/from Africa Long Haul or Rest of the World

175 EUR / 199 USD / 265 CAD

Routes

Portugal, Spain and North Africa

70 EUR / 81 USD / 107 CAD
Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg, Switzerland, Germany, France, United Kingdom, Ireland and Italy

80 EUR / 91 USD / 122 CAD
Austria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Norway, Poland, Sweden and flights between Accra and São Tomé

85 EUR / 97 USD / 129 CAD
Medium-haul flights from/to Africa to/from Europe or Morocco

170 EUR / 194 USD / 258 CAD
Long-haul flights from/to Africa to/from Israel, Europe or Morocco

170 EUR / 194 USD / 258 CAD
Flights from/to Israel to/from Europe or Morocco

105 EUR / 123 USD / 163 CAD
Intercontinental Flights from/to America to/from Africa Medium Haul

195 EUR / 221 USD / 294 CAD
Intercontinental flights from/to America to/from Israel, Europe or Morocco

135 EUR / 156 USD / 207 CAD
Intercontinental flights from/to America to/from Africa Long Haul or Rest of the World

195 EUR / 221 USD / 294 CAD

High season for African destinations:
- Flights to Africa (except Guinea Bissau, Dakar and Praia):from 8th June 2024 to 8th September 2024; from 7th December 2024 to 6th January 2025; from 4th April 2025 to 20th April 2025.
- Flights departing from Africa: from 8th June 2024 to 8th September 2024; from 25th December 2024 to 6th January 2025; from 21st April 2025 to 27th April 2025.
- Flights to Guinea Bissau: from 8th June 2024 to 27th September 2024; from 9th November 2024 to 6th January 2025; from 4th April 2025 to 20th April 2025.
- Flights to Dakar: from 8th June 2024 to 27th September 2024; from 7th December 2024 to 6th January 2025; from 4th April 2025 to 20th April 2025.
- Flights to Praia: from 22nd June 2024 to 8th September 2024; from 7th December 2024 to 6th January 2025; from 4th April 2025 to 20th April 2025.
High season for other destinations: from 15th July 2024 to 31st August 2024; from 13th December 2024 to 6th January 2025; from 11th April 2025 to 28th April 2025.
Low season: rest of the year.

For transactions conducted outside Europe that use different local currencies, the service amount will be converted from the USD fixed price to the local currency (except Canada).

Precautions at Security Control

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Liquids¹: Put all liquids in individual containers of up to 100ml in a transparent bag of up to 1l.
Electronic devices: Remove computers, cameras, tablets, mobile phones and so on from your bags.
Metal objects: Remove all metal items, such as earrings, pins, keys, watches, coins, etc. from your body and pockets.
Clothes and footwear: Take off your jacket, belt and shoes to avoid having to go through the X-ray more than once.
Children and babies: When traveling with children up to 2 years old, you can carry the necessary amount of food for the duration of the trip, but no water, which you can request on board. When going through airport security, you may be asked to taste that food.

¹Please remember that alcohol-based hand sanitizers should not be used on any airplane equipment or surface, as the aircraft manufacturer has not approved them.

Do you need to carry special baggage in the cabin?

Find out what type of special baggage you can carry in the cabin and their transportation conditions.

Find out more

Special cabin baggage

Take the more fragile, largest and most valuable items with you in the cabin.

Find out more

Musical instruments

Book an extra seat beside you for your musical instrument (up to 75kg / 165lb).

Find out more

Dangerous items

See the dangerous items that are subject to restrictions and how you can carry them on TAP.

Find out more

Travel restrictions

Flights to Brazil

If you travel to Brazil and want to carry food and/or products of animal or vegetable origin with you, find out what the transport rules are in Passenger Guide (PDF, 0.1, PT).

View frequently asked questions

Do you have any other questions about your baggage?

Check our frequently asked questions 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.

View frequently asked questions