Travel with checked baggage on TAP
What you can put in the hold with your fare
| Flights between Mainland Portugal and the Islands | Flights between Europe and Morocco | Intercontinental flights | ||
| Top Executive | 2 items up to 32kg / 70lb each | 2 items up to 32kg / 70lb each | 2 items up to 32kg / 70lb each1 | |
| Executive | 2 items up to 32kg / 70lb each | 2 items up to 32kg / 70lb each | 2 items up to 32kg / 70lb each | |
| Plus | 2 items up to 23kg / 50lb each | 1 item up to 23kg / 50lb | 2 items up to 23kg / 50lb each2 | |
| Classic | 1 item up to 23kg / 50lb | 1 item up to 23kg / 50lb | 1 items up to 23kg / 50lb each3 | |
| Basic | 1 item up to 23kg / 50lb | 1 item up to 23kg / 50lb | 1 item up to 23kg / 50lb | |
| Discount | - | - | - | |
2 On tickets issued before July 28, 2021, the 3 free baggage items previously included in this fare will be maintained.
3 Middle- and long-haul flights to/from Africa include 2 baggage items with 23 kg each. On tickets issued before March 1, 2022, the 2 free baggage items previously included in this fare will be maintained.
Maximum sizes and weights for checked baggage
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.
Maximale Größe eines Check-in-Gepäckstücks: Höhe + Länge + Breite auf allen Strecken.
Baby and children’s baggage allowed in the hold
If you are traveling with a baby up to 2 years old, you can additionally put the following in the hold:
- Baggage weighing up to 10 kg and the sum of the 3 dimensions shall not exceed 115cm / 45in (except in Discount).
- 1 fully foldable pram or 1 basket or 1 child’s seat, if you are traveling on the Discount fare.
The checked baggage allowance for children is the same as an adult, which depends on the fare, route, and status.
Traveling with the Discount fare or need extra luggage?
30€ / $39 / 49 CAD for the 1st checked bag on Discount fares.
55€ / $70 / 84 CAD for extra checked bag on other fares.
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 pick it up.
- 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?
Charges for excess checked baggage
Flights to Brazil
If you are traveling to Brazil and intend to take food and/or animal or vegetable products with you, check the Passenger Guide (PDF, 1,2MB, PT) to see the rules.
Equipment that should not be transported in the hold
If you are traveling with fragile items or electronic equipment, you should not carry them in the hold, as they are fragile and are easily damaged. Alternatively, you can transport them in the cabin — respecting the limits and not exceeding the baggage capacity — or using TAP Air Cargo to transport more delicate equipments. To transport baggage items such as special equipment, musical instruments and more, visit the Special Baggage page and learn how to transport your items.
