TAP Air Portugal Baggage Allowance 2026, Carry-on & Checked Bag Rules
TAP Air Portugal allows every passenger one carry on bag weighing up to 10 kg or 22 pounds with dimensions of 55 x 40 x 25 cm or 22 x 16 x 10 inches plus a personal item of 2 kg and 40 x 30 x 15 cm, while checked baggage works on a piece concept where the Basic fare includes no free checked bag, Classic includes one 23 kg or 50 pound bag and Executive Business Class includes two 32 kg or 70 pound bags with a 158 cm or 62 inch linear limit per piece.
Published on July 9, 2026 · Last verified on July 10, 2026 by Luggage Validator
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TAP Air Portugal Baggage Policy Strictness
Strict
Overview
Standard baggage allowance for your selected route and fare class. All dimensions include wheels and handles.
Carry-on Bag
55 × 40 × 25 cm (22 × 16 × 10 in)
Overhead bin · 10 kg (22 lbs)
Personal Item
40 × 30 × 15 cm (16 × 12 × 6 in)
Under seat ·2 kg (4 lbs)
Checked Baggage
≤ 158 cm (62 in)
1 free pc · 23 kg (50 lbs)/pc
Free Special Items
Items you can bring for free that do not count toward your standard baggage allowance on TAP Air Portugal.
Coat / wrap
Umbrella / walking stick
Crutches / mobility aids
For passenger's own use
Fully collapsible stroller
One per infant, can be checked at the gate
Duty free items
Purchased at the airport on the day of travel
Standard Economy Allowance
Quick reference for your selected route type. See below for full cabin class comparison.
| Baggage Type | Free | Max Size | Weight Limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carry-on Bag Overhead bin · per piece | 1 pc | 55×40×25cm 22×16×10in | 10 kg 22 lbs |
| Personal Item Under seat · per piece | 1 pc | 40×30×15cm 16×12×6in | 2 kg 4 lbs |
| Checked Baggage Cargo hold · piece system | 1 pc free | ≤ 158 cm 62 in | 23 kg 50 lbs |
Full Cabin Class Comparison
Compare allowances across all fare types and cabin classes for your selected route.
| Item | Basic | Classic | Executive |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal Item Under seat | 1 pc | 1 pc | 1 pc |
| Personal Item Size L × W × H | 40×30×15cm 16×12×6in | 40×30×15cm 16×12×6in | 40×30×15cm 16×12×6in |
| Carry-on Pieces Overhead bin access | 1 pc | 1 pc | 2 pc |
| Carry-on Size L × W × H | 55×40×25cm 22×16×10in | 55×40×25cm 22×16×10in | 55×40×25cm 22×16×10in |
| Carry-on Weight Per piece | 10 kg 22 lbs | 10 kg 22 lbs | 10 kg 22 lbs |
| Free Checked Bags Piece system | No | 1 pc | 2 pc |
| Checked Bag Size Max per piece | - | ≤ 158 cm 62 in | ≤ 158 cm 62 in |
| Checked Bag Weight Per piece max | - | 23 kg 50 lbs | 32 kg 70 lbs |
Recent Traveller Feedback
Booked the basic fare with TAP Air Portugal from Lisbon to Barcelona and knew there was no free checked bag included, so I traveled light with just the 10 kg carry on plus a small personal item weighing about 2 kg and it worked out perfectly for a short city break without paying extra.
Flew TAP business class from Lisbon to Frankfurt and really appreciated having two carry on bags of 10 kg each plus the personal item, because I could keep my work laptop bag and a small roller bag both in the cabin with me for the short flight.
Originally booked the basic fare on TAP but then upgraded to classic because I needed one checked bag, and it cost about 55 euro extra which was roughly the same price as buying the bag separately so it made sense to get the other fare benefits too.
55 EUR
Common Luggage Compatibility
Based on TAP Air Portugal · Economy class. Compare luggage compatibility across all fare types and cabin classes using the filters above.
| Luggage | Personal Item | Carry-on | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
Regular Backpack | Over Limit | OK | OK |
16" Under-seat Briefcase | Over Limit | OK | OK |
18" Cabin Suitcase | Over Limit | OK | OK |
Standard 20" Carry-on | Over Limit | OK | OK |
22" North American Carry-on | Over Limit | Over Limit | OK |
24" Medium Checked Suitcase | Over Limit | Over Limit | OK |
26" Mid-size Checked Suitcase | Over Limit | Over Limit | OK |
28" Large Checked Suitcase (IATA Standard) | Over Limit | Over Limit | OK |
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the TAP Air Portugal Basic economy fare include a free checked bag?
No, the TAP Air Portugal Basic fare does not include any free checked baggage, and passengers on this fare only receive the standard hand baggage allowance of one 10 kg carry on bag plus one personal item weighing up to 2 kg.
If you need to check a bag you can add one during booking or later through the manage booking section on the TAP website, and it is always cheaper to purchase extra baggage online in advance than to pay for it at the airport counter on the day of travel.
Travelers who know they will need checked luggage often prefer to book the Classic fare instead, because it includes one checked bag of up to 23 kg plus more flexibility for changes and other small benefits.
What are the weight and size limits for a personal item on TAP Air Portugal?
The personal item on TAP Air Portugal can weigh up to 2 kg or about 4.4 pounds and measure no more than 40 x 30 x 15 cm, which equals 16 x 12 x 6 inches, and it has to fit completely under the seat in front of you on the aircraft.
Common examples of personal items include a small handbag, laptop bag, briefcase or small backpack, and every passenger gets one personal item on top of their regular carry on allowance regardless of which cabin class or fare type they have booked.
This personal item allowance is the same across economy and executive business class, so every traveler always has space for the essentials they want to keep close at hand during the flight.
How many carry-on bags are allowed in TAP Executive Business Class on European routes?
Passengers flying in TAP Executive Business Class on routes to and from Europe, Africa and South America as well as domestic flights within Portugal are allowed two pieces of carry on baggage each weighing up to 10 kg with maximum dimensions of 55 x 40 x 25 cm per bag.
Executive passengers also still receive the standard personal item of up to 2 kg that goes under the seat, so in total you can bring two overhead bin bags plus one under seat item when traveling business class on most TAP international routes.
The only exception is business class flights to and from North America where the allowance drops to one carry on bag instead of two, which matches the rule used by many other airlines on transatlantic services.
What is the maximum weight per checked bag in TAP economy versus Executive business class?
In TAP Air Portugal economy class each checked bag can weigh a maximum of 23 kg or 50 pounds, while in Executive Business Class the per bag weight limit increases to 32 kg or 70 pounds for heavier luggage or denser packed items.
Every checked bag on TAP must also stay within 158 cm or 62 inches when you add the length plus width plus height together, and this linear size rule applies equally to economy and business class bags as well as any extra paid baggage.
Any bag that exceeds the weight limit for your cabin class will be charged an excess weight fee at the airport, so it is always a good idea to weigh your bags at home before you leave to avoid unexpected extra charges.
Why is the TAP carry on size 55 x 40 x 25 cm instead of the more common 23 cm height?
TAP Air Portugal uses a slightly taller carry on size of 55 x 40 x 25 cm, which is 2 cm higher than the standard 23 cm limit used by many other European airlines, and it converts to roughly 22 x 16 x 10 inches in imperial measurements.
This extra 2 centimeters of height does not sound like much but it can make a noticeable difference when you are packing a standard rolling suitcase, because it gives you a little more vertical space for bulkier items like shoes or jackets on top.
Even though TAP is slightly more generous on the height dimension the weight limit of 10 kg is still strictly enforced, so you should always weigh your bag before heading to the airport to make sure it stays within the official allowance.
All baggage rules on this page are from the official TAP Air Portugal website. Last updated July 10, 2026. Before you fly, please check the official site again to make sure nothing has changed.
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