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TAP Air Portugal carry-on: 55 × 40 × 25 cm

Last checked: 7/14/2026 • IATA: TP • ICAO: TAP

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Carry-on for the overhead bin

Included in fare

Dimensions H×W×D
UnitHWD
cm554025
in221610
Weight
10 kg / 22 lb

Economy and Economy Prime include one piece at the displayed limit. Business includes one piece on North American routes and two on the other route groups listed by TAP.

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Source for this section: Hand baggage

Personal item

Included in fare

Dimensions H×W×D
UnitHWD
cm403015
in16125
Weight
2 kg / 4.4 lb

One personal item is included in addition to the hand-baggage allowance. It must stay within the displayed limits and fit under the seat in front.

Source for this section: Personal item

Checked baggage

Weight (standard limit per piece)
23 kg / 50 lb
  • Economy pieces use a 23 kg limit and Business pieces 32 kg, with a 158 cm total-dimension limit.
  • The included piece count varies by fare and route; Discount and some Basic itineraries include none, while several Africa routes receive exceptions.

Source for this section: Hold baggage

Overweight & excess baggage

Extra-piece, overweight and oversize charges vary by route, season and purchase channel. A piece above 32 kg must be handled as cargo; use the current booking flow for the applicable amount.

Source for this section: Extra and excess baggage

Liquids in carry-on

Allowed

Cabin liquids must use containers up to 100 ml inside one transparent bag with a maximum capacity of one litre. Baby food needed for the trip and documented medication can follow screening exceptions.

Source for this section: Cabin liquids

Pets

Pet transport

Varies

Dogs and cats can travel in the cabin or hold when aircraft, route and country rules permit.

More details
  • Request the service at least 24 hours before the flight.
  • Cabin transport permits one soft carrier up to 45 × 30 × 23 cm and 8 kg including the animal; route, cabin and breed restrictions must be checked separately.

Source for this section: Travelling with pets

Special baggage

Sports equipment

Varies

Sports equipment can count toward the checked allowance when it stays within 32 kg and 158 cm in total dimensions.

More details
  • Additional equipment must be booked, is space-dependent and can carry a route- and channel-specific charge.

Source for this section: Sports equipment

Musical instruments

Varies

An instrument may use the normal cabin allowance up to 10 kg and 55 × 40 × 25 cm.

More details
  • A separately booked seat permits up to 30 kg and either 155 × 42 × 25 cm on the cabin floor or 110 × 42 × 50 cm on the seat; book it through the Contact Center or a travel agency.
  • Checked instruments can use the normal fare allowance up to 23 kg in Economy or 32 kg in Business and 158 cm total dimensions, with a rigid protective case for fragile valuable items.

Source for this section: Musical instruments

Medical equipment

Allowed

Prescribed medicine should travel in hand baggage with supporting documentation where needed.

More details
  • Portable oxygen concentrators, CPAP devices and other battery- or power-dependent equipment are accepted subject to advance coordination and device-specific conditions.

Source for this section: Health and medical equipment

These rules apply to TAP- and TAP Express-operated services; other operating airlines may use different policies.

Prohibited items in the cabin

  • Fireworks, pyrotechnics and explosive devices
  • Electroshock weapons and disabling sprays
  • Hoverboards, Segways, rideable bags and e-bikes
  • Airwheel luggage with an electric motor
  • Flammable fuels, gases and incendiary materials
  • Damaged, defective or recalled lithium batteries
  • Liquid oxygen systems and personal oxygen cylinders
  • This is a selected summary of articles prohibited in both baggage locations or entirely from passenger transport.
  • Other batteries, ammunition, medical articles and tools can be limited to one baggage location or require approval.

Source for this section: Prohibited and dangerous items

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