Hand Baggage (Economy Class)

Hand Baggage, allowance, limits, size
Last update: 31 Jul 2020
Hand Baggage (Economy Class)

Baggage type: Hand Baggage

Travel class: Economy Class

Max allowed size (Height x Length x Width):
55 x 40 x 20cm / 22 x 16 x 8in

Max total allowed size (Height + Length + Width):
not exceed total 115 cm / 45 in with handles & wheels

Height: 55cm / 22 in

Length: 40cm / 16in

Width: 20cm / 8in

Max allowed weight: 8kg / 17,6lbs

Number of baggages: 1

Notes

Besides the hand baggage allowance, just one of the following items may also be taken on board: Mobility aids, a laptop case or sleeve or shoulder bag (maximum size allowance: 40x30x10 cm / 16x12x4 in), medical instruments.

Full baggage policy on the official TAP Portugal Airlines site »

Hand Baggage (Executive Class)

Hand Baggage
Last update: 31 Jul 2020
Hand Baggage (Executive Class)

Baggage type: Hand Baggage

Travel class: Executive Class

Max allowed size (Height x Length x Width):
55 x 40 x 20 cm / 22 x 16 x 8in

Max total allowed size (Height + Length + Width):
not exceed total 115 cm / 45 in with handles & wheels

Height: 55cm / 22 in

Length: 40cm / 16in

Width: 20cm / 8in

Max allowed weight: 16kg / 35lb

Number of baggages: 2

Notes

Besides the hand baggage allowance, just one of the following items may also be taken on board: Mobility aids, a laptop case or sleeve or shoulder bag (maximum size allowance: 40x30x10 cm / 16x12x4 in), medical instrument.

Full baggage policy on the official TAP Portugal Airlines site »

Checked baggage

checked baggage, allowance, bag weight, restricted items
Last update: 31 Jul 2020
Checked baggage

Baggage type: Checked Baggage

Max allowed weight: 32kg / 70 lb

Notes

The number of luggage concept is based on the number of pieces of baggage that passengers are allowed to carry. It applies to all TAP routes.

Prohibited

Checked baggage must not contain:

  • Fragile and perishable items;
  • Essential medication;
  • Keys;
  • Professional or academic documents;
  • Samples;
  • Passports or other identification documents;
  • Any valuable items (such as money, jewellery, precious metals, glasses, contact lenses, prosthesis and other orthopedic devices of any kind, personal computers or any other related equipment, cellular telephones and other personal electronic devices, negotiable papers, securities or other valuable documents). 

Dangerous articles cannot be transported. These include: 

  • Explosives, including detonators, fuses, grenades and mines;
  • Gases, including propane and butane gas
  • Flammable liquids, including petrol and methanol
  • Flammable solids and reactive substances, including magnesium, lighters, fireworks and torches
  • Oxidants and organic peroxides, including bleach and car paint touch-up kits
  • Toxic or infectious substances, including rat poison and infected blood
  • Radioactive material, including medicinal isotopes or others available on the market
  • Corrosive substances, including mercury and car batteries
  • Components of car fuel supply systems that have contained fuel
Full baggage policy on the official TAP Portugal Airlines site »

Summary

Summary
Last update: 25 Oct 2016

Hand luggage on Tap Portugal Airlines has confinements of number and aggregate weight contingent upon the class of go of the traveler. Executive Class and Economy Class voyagers have separate limitations of conveying 2 pcs (add up to weight up to 16 kg/ 35lb, max., total allowed size (Height + Length + Width) not exceed total 115 cm / 45 in with handles & wheels), 2 pcs (add up to weight up to 8 kg/17,6lb, max., total allowed size (Height + Length + Width) not exceed total 115 cm / 45 in with handles & wheels ). 

Baggage allowances may differ as per course and lodge class. It would be ideal if you check the correct baggage directions imprinted on your ticket. 

If your trip incorporates go on an airline other than Tap Portugal Airlines, including a Tap Portugal Airlines codeshare flight worked by another airline, that working airline may offer you a lower Checked baggage allowance. You are encouraged to check with that airline on their allowance. 

For all hand baggage, the measurement limitations are same: 55 x 40 x 20 cm / 22 x 16 x 8in for every pcs of luggage. 

Other than the previously mentioned allowance, travelers are additionally permitted to convey individual things, for example, women totes, coat, cover, little folder case, strolling stick or braces, obligation free things, baby wicker bin and camera or binoculars. 

If you have a larger number of sacks than the allowed allowance or your packs surpass the weight or straight limitations, you will be charged extra expenses.

All passengers are allowed for checked baggage. The checked baggage allowance is 32kg / 70 lb per bag. The number of luggage concept is based on the number of pieces of baggage that passengers are allowed to carry. It applies to all TAP routes.

If You lost Your checked baggage, or baggage was damaged You have to inform the TAP Portugal airlines.

Good new for travelers with children - Children who fly with TAP now have even more adventures, fun games and activities awaiting them. Children between 0 and 3 years old will be given a soft rattle, that helps to make comfort for your child during the flight.

Older children, between 4 and 12 years old will be given a bag with an UP Kids magazine, an issue specially designed for them, and an eco-friendly tin containing: two games - Mini Mind and Dominoes , the coloured pencils , eye mask, toothbrush, sharpener,  strawberry-flavoured toothpaste,etc.There is children's music channel which is full of great children songs on the entire Airbus A330 and A340 fleet.

As baggage allowance may change before operating it is necessary to check the airlines' official page. 

If you see any inaccuracies, misleading information or want to properly complete the specific article with interesting information, just write us to info@airlinesbaggagesizes.com.