- €24 / $32 / 40 CAD for the 1st checked bag on tap|discount fares.
- €49 / $61 / 77 CAD for extra checked bag on other fares.
Travel with everything you need on TAP. Find out what checked baggage is included in your fare, the maximum sizes and weights of the checked baggage, and how to buy extra baggage for your trip.
Flights from/to West Africa
Flights from/to Abidjan, Accra, Bissau, Dakar, Praia, São Vicente, and São Tomé have restrictions on the amount of extra baggage allowance you can buy.
Alcohol-based hand disinfectant
Passengers can carry alcohol-based hand disinfectant in the cabin or the hold up to the maximum limit.
What you can put in the hold with your fare
The number of items you can carry free of charge in the hold on TAP flights depends on your fare and destination:
Flights between Mainland Portugal and the Islands | Flights between Europe and Morocco | Intercontinental flights | |||
Top executive1 | 2 items up to 32kg / 70lb each | 3 items up to 32kg / 70lb each | |||
Executive1 | 2 items up to 32kg / 70lb each | ||||
Plus1 | 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 | |||
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1If you are flying on MilesOnly or Miles&Cash tickets you can take only one bag with you up to 23kg / 50lb in tap|plus, or 2 bags up to 32kg / 70lb each in tap|top executive and tap|executive.
Maximum sizes and weights for checked baggage
158cm / 62in
Maximale Größe eines Check-in-Gepäckstücks: Höhe + Länge + Breite auf allen Strecken.
23kg / 50Ibs
Maximum weight for checked bags in Economy Class for all routes.
32kg / 70lbs
Maximum weight for checked bags in Executive Class for all routes. Bags over this weight will be carried as cargo.
Im Frachtraum erlaubtes Gepäck von Babys und Kindern

Babies under 2 years old
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 (except in tap|discount).
- 1 fully foldable pram or 1 basket or 1 child’s seat, if you are traveling on the tap|discount fare.

Children aged 2 to 11
The checked baggage allowance for children is the same as an adult, which depends on the fare, route, and status.
Is it tap|discount or do you need extra checked baggage?
If the baggage allowance on your fare is not enough for what you need to carry, you can buy extra hold allowance. Please check the amounts payable before and after your online check-in opens:
Buy extra baggage allowance!
Reserve 1 extra bag up to 23kg / 50lb and 158cm / 62in from:
Your status and card give you extra baggage allowance
Unique advantages for Premium Clients.
If you have TAP Miles&Go Gold or Star Alliance Gold status, or a TAP Platinum Visa Card, you can take an extra bag:
TAP Miles&Go Gold or Star Alliance Gold
+ 1 bag up to 23 kg / 50lb in Economy Class
TAP Miles&Go Gold or Star Alliance Gold
+ 1 bag of up to 32 kg / 70lb in Business Class
TAP Platinum Visa
+ 1 bag up to 23 kg / 50lb in Economy Class
Check out the excess weight and/or size charges for this kind of baggage.
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?
You can carry special baggage on TAP flights, such as dangerous or out-size items. Check the kinds of baggage that are allowed in the hold:
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Sports equipment Take golf, ski, surf, diving, and other equipment with you. Check the conditions and amounts for each sport.
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Musical instruments Take your musical instrument (up to 45 kg) as checked baggage. See all the checked baggage conditions.
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Dangerous items See what items are considered dangerous and are subject to restrictions and how you can carry them on TAP.
Charges for excess checked baggage
Transport restrictions
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.
Do you have any other questions about your baggage?
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Check our FAQs to clear up any questions regarding restricted items on board or the carriage of:
- Alcoholic beverages or other items with alcohol (e.g. hand disinfectants);
- Televisions and screens.