Prohibited Baggage

Prohibited articles

The transport of dangerous items by air is not permitted. These include:

Corrosive – (mercury, acids and electrolytic batteries);
Explosives and Ammunition – (pyrotechnic articles, fireworks and ammunition);
Toxic – (insecticides or pesticides);
Oxidants and Organic Peroxides – (bleaches, fiberglass and fertilizers);
Compressed Gases – (butane, propane, oxygen and diving cylinders);
Flammable Liquids and Solids – (lighters or combustible products, paints, matches, components of vehicles that may have contained fuel);
Radioactive Material – (certain measuring instruments and medical isotopes);
Infectious – (bacteria, viruses or body fluid analysis materials);
Magnetic items – (they may interfere with the aircraft equipment).

Note: Chemicals, industrial equipment, construction or metal engineering materials must be transported as cargo.
Some articles, although containing hazardous substances, may be transported following approval. This must be requested at the time of booking.

See all the recommendations on checked baggage here.

Recommendations for the transport of Samsung Galaxy Note 7 cell phones

TAP Air Portugal Customers are advised that due to safety reasons Samsung Galaxy Note 7 devices can no longer be carried, either on your person or in carry-on or checked luggage on any TAP Air Portugal flight.

Please do not bring your device to the airport. Should your device be retained at an airport, TAP Air Portugal is not able to return your device nor can we accept responsibility for it while you travel.

We recommend that you contact Samsung directly for more information regarding the global recall process.

For more information please refer to: http://www.samsung.com/uk/note7exchange/

Thank you for your understanding!

Other small vehicles with lithium batteries

For safety reasons, small vehicles powered by lithium batteries are not allowed to be transported as hand luggage nor as checked luggage on TAP flights.

Due to the risk of fire, these kind of vehicles can only be transported as cargo and can only be accepted as cargo and duly packed in a sturdy packaging and undamaged. For this you must contact in advance to TAP Cargo or cargo agent certificate.

Examples: airwheel, solowheel, hoverboard, mini-segway e balance wheel.

Forbidden items in hand baggage

For security reasons, certain objects are not allowed in carry-on baggage.

Find out what items you cannot take into the aircraft cabin.

Pistols, firearms and other devices that discharge projectiles: devices that can or may be used to cause serious injury by discharging a projectile;
Neutralizing devices: devices specifically designed to stun or immobilize;
Pointed or sharp objects: objects that due to their sharp tip or cutting edge, can be used to cause serious injury;
Work tools: tools that can be used to cause serious injury or threaten the safety of the aircraft;
Blunt instruments: objects that can cause serious injury when used to physically attack someone;
Explosives, incendiary substances and devices: explosive and incendiary materials and devices that can or are capable of being used to cause serious injury or to threaten the safety of the aircraft;
Liquids, Aerosols and Gels.

Important information Liquids can only be transported in containers of 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters) or less per item, up to a maximum total of 1 quart (1 liter) per passenger. These should be packed in a 1 quart (19 cm x 20 cm) clear plastic bag with an easy opening and closing system.

Electronic devices

The following cannot be used in the cabin:

Electronic cigarettes;
Walkie-talkies / portable radios;
Remote-control toys;
Wireless equipment for computers;
Stereo equipment, including pocket (AM/FM) radios;
Portable TV sets;
Bluetooth devices;
Devices that transmit radio frequencies and similar equipment.

You can use your electronic devices during the flight, provided they are in flight mode with all communications turned off. They may not be used during take-off, landing and when requested by the crew.

Click here for more information about using portable electronic equipment on board the aircraft.

Forbidden items in hold baggage

Explosives and incendiary substances and devices including:

Ammunition;
Blasting caps;
Detonators and fuses;
Mines, grenades and other explosive military stores;
Fireworks and other pyrotechnics;
Smoke-generating canisters and smoke-generating cartridges;
Dynamite, gunpowder and plastic explosives.

Electronic cigarettes

These are electronic devices that simulate a normal cigarette and smoking.

They are prohibited from being transported in the hold for safety reasons because of the risk of overheating and fire. They may be carried in your carry-on baggage, but their use is not allowed on board TAP aircraft.

See the full list of items and goods prohibited in the cabin and in the hold here.

Important information

On flights to and from the USA you may have to go through another carry-on baggage check and a thorough inspection of your footwear and all electric and electronic devices that you have with you.

Please note that cigarette lighters are prohibited in both carry-on and checked baggage on flights to US destinations.

Prohibited Baggage - What not to bring

Prohibited articles

Forbidden items in hand baggage

Electronic devices