TAP Portugal Baggage Fees 2023

TAP Portugal Carry On 2023 - Cabin Bag Size & Weight Limit

TAP Portugal allows one piece of carry-on baggage, up to 10 kg / 22 lbs, plus one small personal item, for all Economy Class passengers.

TAP Portugal Carry-On Luggage Allowance 2023
Economy Class: 1 piece up to 10 kg / 22 lbs + Personal Item
Business Class, to/from North America: 1 piece up to 10 kg / 22 lbs + Personal Item
Executive Class, to/from Europe, Africa, South America, Domestic: 2 pieces up to 10 kg / 22 lbs each + Personal Item [AMZ asins='B00LB7REFK,B082K8ZNQ1,B07ZWLQF9T,B00NW62PCA']

The maximum size allowed is of 115 cm / 45 inches: 55 x 40 x 20 cm (22 x 16 x 8 inches).

The personal item is a smaller item that can be taken on board the aircraft, with a maximum weight of 2 kg / 4.4 lbs. This item may be something like:
- Handbag, purse, computer case or shoulder bag measuring no more than: 40 x 30 x 15cm / 16 x 12 x 5in.
- Mobility / Walking aids
- Medical devices
- Duty-Free Shopping Bag (up to 2 bottles of alcoholic beverage or other items)

Exceeding the TAP Portugal Hand Luggage Allowance
If you bring too much hand luggage to the boarding gate, it will be checked into the luggage hold, and you will be charged a fee at the gate. You will not be allowed to board the aircraft with too much hand luggage, or if exceeding the size/weight allowances.

Excess Hand Luggage Fee - Domestic / Europe / Morocco: 70 EUR
Excess Hand Luggage Fee - Intercontinental: 85 EUR / 106 USD / 134 CAD

TAP Portugal Checked Baggage Fees 2023 - Checked Bag Weight & Size Limits

The free checked luggage allowance on TAP Air Portugal is based on the number of pieces, and depends on the fare class you are flying and the origin/destination of your flight.

If you are flying TAP Discount, you have no free checked baggage, and must pay for your first bag. In all cases, it is much cheaper to pre-purchase your baggage ahead of time, rather than at online check-in or at the airport. Please note that for 2023, the TAP Portugal Basic fare (2nd cheapest level) doesn't include any free checked bags either (previously included 1 free checked bag), except on intercontinental flights.

Free Checked Baggage Allowance on Domestic TAP Flights, between Mainland Portugal and the Islands 2023
Discount: No Free Checked Baggage
Basic: No Free Checked Baggage
Classic: 1 item up to 23kg / 50lb
Plus: 2 items up to 23kg / 50lb each
Executive: 2 items up to 32kg / 70lb each
Top Executive: 2 items up to 32kg / 70lb each

Free Checked Baggage Allowance on TAP Air Portugal Flights between Europe and Morocco 2023
Discount: No Free Checked Baggage
Basic: No Free Checked Baggage
Classic: 1 item up to 23kg / 50lb
Plus: 1 item up to 23kg / 50lb
Executive: 2 items up to 32kg / 70lb each
Top Executive: 2 items up to 32kg / 70lb each

Free Checked Baggage Allowance on TAP Air Portugal Intercontinental Flights 2023
Discount: No Free Checked Baggage
Basic: 1 item up to 23kg / 50lb
Classic: 2 items up to 23kg / 50lb each
Plus: 2 items up to 23kg / 50lb each
Executive: 2 items up to 32kg / 70lb each
Top Executive: 2 items up to 32kg / 70lb each

1st Bag Fees for TAP Airlines "Discount"/"Basic" Fare Passengers
If flying with a TAP Discount fare, you have no free checked baggage allowance. We recommend pre-purchasing your baggage, rather than paying the higher rate at online check-in or at the airport.

For 2023, TAP Airlines has slightly complicated it's baggage fees, now charging different rates depending on the exact route/destination of your flight. TAP Portugal's new 2023 baggage fees are as follows:

Portugal, Spain and North Africa:
1st Bag: 30 EUR / 35 USD / 45 CAD pre-purchase, 45 EUR / 50 USD / 65 CAD at online check-in or airport
2nd Bag: 55 EUR / 60 USD / 78 CAD pre-purchase, 65 EUR / 70 USD / 91 CAD at online check-in or airport
3rd Bag: 75 EUR / 80 USD / 105 CAD pre-purchase, 85 EUR / 90 USD / 118 CAD at online check-in or airport

Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg, Switzerland, Germany, France, United Kingdom, Ireland and Italy:
1st Bag: 39 EUR / 44 USD / 57 CAD pre-purchase, 55 EUR / 60 USD / 78 CAD at online check-in or airport
2nd Bag: 65 EUR / 70 USD / 91 CAD pre-purchase, 75 EUR / 80 USD / 105 CAD at online check-in or airport
3rd Bag: 80 EUR / 85 USD / 111 CAD pre-purchase, 90 EUR / 95 USD / 124 CAD at online check-in or airport

Austria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Norway, Poland, Sweden and flights between Accra and São Tomé:
1st Bag: 45 EUR / 50 USD / 65 CAD pre-purchase, 60 EUR / 65 USD / 85 CAD at online check-in or airport
2nd Bag: 69 EUR / 74 USD / 97 CAD pre-purchase, 79 EUR / 84 USD / 110 CAD at online check-in or airport
3rd Bag: 85 EUR / 90 USD / 118 CAD pre-purchase, 95 EUR / 100 USD / 131 CAD at online check-in or airport

Long-haul flights from/to Africa to/from Israel, Europe or Morocco:
1st Bag: 110 EUR / 120 USD / 156 CAD pre-purchase, 130 EUR / 140 USD / 183 CAD at online check-in or airport
2nd Bag: 140 EUR / 150 USD / 196 CAD pre-purchase, 160 EUR / 170 USD / 222 CAD at online check-in or airport
3rd Bag: 170 EUR / 180 USD / 236 CAD pre-purchase, 190 EUR / 200 USD / 262 CAD at online check-in or airport

Medium-haul flights from/to Africa to/from Europe or Morocco:
1st Bag: 90 EUR / 100 USD / 129 CAD pre-purchase, 120 EUR / 130 USD / 169 CAD at online check-in or airport
2nd Bag: 130 EUR / 140 USD / 183 CAD pre-purchase, 160 EUR / 170 USD / 222 CAD at online check-in or airport
3rd Bag: 180 EUR / 190 USD / 249 CAD pre-purchase, 210 EUR / 220 USD / 289 CAD at online check-in or airport

Flights from/to Israel to/from Europe or Morocco:
1st Bag: 45 EUR / 50 USD / 65 CAD pre-purchase, 60 EUR / 65 USD / 85 CAD at online check-in or airport
2nd Bag: 69 EUR / 74 USD / 97 CAD pre-purchase, 79 EUR / 84 USD / 110 CAD at online check-in or airport
3rd Bag: 85 EUR / 90 USD / 118 CAD pre-purchase, 95 EUR / 100 USD / 131 CAD at online check-in or airport

Intercontinental flights from/to America to/from Africa Long Haul or Rest of the World:
1st Bag: 135 EUR / 145 USD / 189 CAD pre-purchase, 155 EUR / 165 USD / 216 CAD at online check-in or airport
2nd Bag: 150 EUR / 160 USD / 209 CAD pre-purchase, 165 EUR / 175 USD / 229 CAD at online check-in or airport
3rd Bag: 200 EUR / 210 USD / 275 CAD pre-purchase, 240 EUR / 250 USD / 328 CAD at online check-in or airport

Intercontinental Flights from/to America to/from Africa Medium Haul:
1st Bag: 135 EUR / 145 USD / 189 CAD pre-purchase, 155 EUR / 165 USD / 216 CAD at online check-in or airport
2nd Bag: 150 EUR / 160 USD / 209 CAD pre-purchase, 165 EUR / 175 USD / 229 CAD at online check-in or airport
3rd Bag: 200 EUR / 210 USD / 275 CAD pre-purchase, 240 EUR / 250 USD / 328 CAD at online check-in or airpor

TAP Portugal Overweight Baggage Fee 2023 - Extra Bag Fee - Oversize Baggage

Excess Baggage fees will be charged if the size or weight of your bag exceeds that allowed in your regular checked baggage allowance (usually 23 kg / 50 lbs for Economy Passengers). In accordance with international occupational health and safety standards, TAP does not transport luggage or other pieces of luggage weighing more than 32 kg.

Be aware that the TAP Air Portugal Excess Baggage fees are very expensive relative to other airlines, so keep this in mind when packing, or choose another airline if planning to fly with excess baggage. Please check the updated prices for excess baggage for 2023 below:

Excess Baggage Fees for TAP Air Portugal Flights 2023

Portugal, Spain and North Africa
Overweight (23-32 kg) - 1st Piece : 105 EUR
Overweight (23-32 kg) - Other Pieces: 145 EUR
Oversize (more than 158 cm) - 1st Piece: 105 EUR
Oversize (more than 158 cm) - Other Pieces: 145 EUR
Overweight AND Oversize - 1st Piece: 165 EUR
Overweight AND Oversize - Other Pieces: 205 EUR

Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg, Switzerland, Germany, France, United Kingdom, Ireland and Italy
Overweight (23-32 kg) - 1st Piece : 145 EUR
Overweight (23-32 kg) - Other Pieces: 185 EUR
Oversize (more than 158 cm) - 1st Piece: 145 EUR
Oversize (more than 158 cm) - Other Pieces: 185 EUR
Overweight AND Oversize - 1st Piece: 225 EUR
Overweight AND Oversize - Other Pieces: 265 EUR

Austria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Norway, Poland, Sweden and flights between Accra and São Tomé
Overweight (23-32 kg) - 1st Piece : 130 EUR
Overweight (23-32 kg) - Other Pieces: 165 EUR
Oversize (more than 158 cm) - 1st Piece: 130 EUR
Oversize (more than 158 cm) - Other Pieces: 165 EUR
Overweight AND Oversize - 1st Piece: 200 EUR
Overweight AND Oversize - Other Pieces: 235 EUR

Long-haul flights from/to Africa to/from Israel, Europe or Morocco
Overweight (23-32 kg) - 1st Piece : 270 EUR / 290 USD / 379 CAD
Overweight (23-32 kg) - Other Pieces: 330 EUR / 350 USD / 458 CAD
Oversize (more than 158 cm) - 1st Piece: 270 EUR / 290 USD / 379 CAD
Oversize (more than 158 cm) - Other Pieces: 330 EUR / 350 USD / 458 CAD
Overweight AND Oversize - 1st Piece: 410 EUR / 440 USD / 575 CAD
Overweight AND Oversize - Other Pieces: 470 EUR / 500 USD / 654 CAD

Medium-haul flights from/to Africa to/from Europe or Morocco
Overweight (23-32 kg) - 1st Piece : 240 EUR / 260 USD / 338 CAD
Overweight (23-32 kg) - Other Pieces: 330 EUR / 350 USD / 458 CAD
Oversize (more than 158 cm) - 1st Piece: 240 EUR / 260 USD / 338 CAD
Oversize (more than 158 cm) - Other Pieces: 330 EUR / 350 USD / 458 CAD
Overweight AND Oversize - 1st Piece: 360 EUR / 390 USD / 507 CAD
Overweight AND Oversize - Other Pieces: 450 EUR / 480 USD / 627 CAD

Flights from/to Israel to/from Europe or Morocco
Overweight (23-32 kg) - 1st Piece : 130 EUR / 140 USD / 183 CAD
Overweight (23-32 kg) - Other Pieces: 165 EUR / 175 USD / 229 CAD
Oversize (more than 158 cm) - 1st Piece: 130 EUR / 140 USD / 183 CAD
Oversize (more than 158 cm) - Other Pieces: 165 EUR / 175 USD / 229 CAD
Overweight AND Oversize - 1st Piece: 200 EUR / 215 USD / 281 CAD
Overweight AND Oversize - Other Pieces: 235 EUR / 250 USD / 327 CAD

Intercontinental flights from/to America to/from Africa Long Haul or Rest of the World
Overweight (23-32 kg) - 1st Piece : 315 EUR / 335 USD / 438 CAD
Overweight (23-32 kg) - Other Pieces: 400 EUR / 420 USD/ 550 CAD
Oversize (more than 158 cm) - 1st Piece: 315 EUR / 335 USD / 438 CAD
Oversize (more than 158 cm) - Other Pieces: 400 EUR / 420 USD / 550 CAD
Overweight AND Oversize - 1st Piece: 475 EUR / 505 USD / 660 CAD
Overweight AND Oversize - Other Pieces: 560 EUR / 590 USD / 772 CAD

Intercontinental Flights from/to America to/from Africa Medium Haul
Overweight (23-32 kg) - 1st Piece : 285 EUR / 305 USD / 399 CAD
Overweight (23-32 kg) - Other Pieces: 370 EUR / 390 USD / 511 CAD
Oversize (more than 158 cm) - 1st Piece: 285 EUR / 305 USD / 399 CAD
Oversize (more than 158 cm) - Other Pieces:370 EUR / 390 USD / 511 CAD
Overweight AND Oversize - 1st Piece: 415 EUR / 445 USD / 582 CAD
Overweight AND Oversize - Other Pieces: 500 EUR / 530 USD / 694 CAD

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