TAP Portugal Baggage Allowance Policy And Fees

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TAP Portugal Baggage Allowance Policy And Fees

Information about TAP Portugal Free Baggage Allowances

Bag TypeFree AllowanceSize Restrictions1st Bag Fee2nd Bag Fee
Carry-On Bag1 standard carry-on bagMax: 22 x 16 x 8 inches (55 x 40 x 20 cm)N/AN/A
Personal Item1 personal itemUp to 17 x 12 x 6 inches (43 x 30 x 15 cm)N/AN/A
Checked Baggage1-2 bags depending on fare classMax: 62 inches (158 cm) linear dimensions; Max weight: 50 pounds (23 kg)€30 – €75 (Economy)€75 – €100 (Economy)

To view more information about TAP Portugal baggage allowance and fees, go here: http://book.flytap.com/bagsim/BaggageStart.aspx?_a=FTPTEN&market=PT&_l=EN

About TAP Portugal

TAP Portugal is one of the flag carriers of Portugal and provides significant air connectivity within Europe as well as other parts of the globe such as Africa and North/South America. Earning great reviews for its quality along with Portuguese hospitality, TAP is offered in various classes for varying purposes while offering pretty affordable prices for the facilities and services provided.

Learn Everything About TAP Portugal Baggage Allowance And Charges Below:

TAP Portugal Cabin Baggage Policy

TAP Portugal allows a passenger to bring one cabin luggage along with one personal item. The weight allowance for cabin luggage is 8 kg in Economy Class and 12 kg in Business Class. 

Economy Class:

  • 1 Free Carry-On Bag
    • Max Dimensions: 22 x 16 x 8 inches (55 x 40 x 20 cm)
    • Max Weight: 22 pounds (10 kg)

Business Class:

  • 1 Free Carry-On Bag  for flights to/from North America
  • Same size and weight as Economy.
  • 2 free carry-on bags (domestic flights and other international routes)
  •  Each bag must comply with the size and weight limitations of the Economy.

Passengers are expected to check in their baggage three hours before international flights and two hours before domestic flights.

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TAP Portugal Baggage Allowance Checked Baggage Allowance

TAP Portugal’s checked baggage allowance is available in different fare classes and routes:

  • Discount Economy: 1 bag weighing up to 23 kg
  • Basic Economy: 1 bag weighing up to 23 kg
  • Economy Classic: 1 bag up to 23 kg
  • Economy Plus: 2 bags up to 23 kg each
  • Executive / Business Class: 2 bags up to 32 kg each

Prepaid bags could be paid for on the airline’s website or upon arrival at the airport but would attract a much higher price. Bags exceeding the given weight will also incur excess baggage, usually charged at the kilogram rate. 

Sporting Gear and Musical Instruments 

TAP Portugal accepts sporting equipment, subject to availability of space and specific packaging requirements as checked baggage. This makes sporting equipment in the list possible, including golf, skiing gear, surfboards, and bicycles that weigh at most 32 kg but are restricted according to dimensions per item.

All sporting equipment should be packed properly to avoid damage during transportation. Items over 2 meters in length have to be handled specially and may attract extra charges. Some sporting equipment, especially those requiring special handling such as firearms, will attract extra charges.

Musical Instruments

The musical instruments are carried on or checked, depending upon their size:

  • Cabin: Only luggage not exceeding the size of 55 cm x 40 cm x 20 cm are allowed in cabin baggage
  • Larger luggage instruments: One may have to purchase a seat on the plane
  • Checked in: One should pack in an over-hard case, a special handling fee may apply

Most small instruments can be accommodated in the cabin. These include violins, guitars carried in soft cases, and wind instruments. Larger instruments have to be checked or an extra seat purchased for them. All of the instruments have to be carried in rigid cases to prevent damage.

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