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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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Not a binding baggage approval: fare, route, aircraft or operating carrier can vary. Check the linked official sources before booking and departure.

## Carry-on for the overhead bin

Included in fare

**[Dimensions H×W×D](https://airlinelimits.com/en/baggage-dimensions/)**

| Unit | H | W | D |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| cm | 55 | 40 | 25 |
| in | 22 | 16 | 10 |

**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.

Source for this section: [Hand baggage](https://www.flytap.com/en-us/information/baggage/hand-baggage)

## Personal item

Included in fare

**[Dimensions H×W×D](https://airlinelimits.com/en/baggage-dimensions/)**

| Unit | H | W | D |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| cm | 40 | 30 | 15 |
| in | 16 | 12 | 5 |

**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](https://www.flytap.com/en-us/information/baggage/hand-baggage)

## 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](https://www.flytap.com/en-us/information/baggage/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](https://www.flytap.com/en-us/information/baggage/hold-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](https://www.flytap.com/en-us/information/baggage/hand-baggage)

## 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](https://www.flytap.com/en-ie/information/traveling-with-animals/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](https://www.flytap.com/en-gb/information/baggage/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](https://www.flytap.com/en-br/information/baggage/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](https://www.flytap.com/en-ie/information/special-needs/health-problems)

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](https://www.flytap.com/en-us/information/baggage/dangerous-items)

## Official source

- Carry-on baggage: [Hand baggage](https://www.flytap.com/en-us/information/baggage/hand-baggage)
- Personal item: [Personal item](https://www.flytap.com/en-us/information/baggage/hand-baggage)
- Checked baggage: [Hold baggage](https://www.flytap.com/en-us/information/baggage/hold-baggage)
- Overweight & excess baggage: [Extra and excess baggage](https://www.flytap.com/en-us/information/baggage/hold-baggage)
- Liquids in carry-on: [Cabin liquids](https://www.flytap.com/en-us/information/baggage/hand-baggage)
- Pets: [Travelling with pets](https://www.flytap.com/en-ie/information/traveling-with-animals/pets)
- Special baggage: [Sports equipment](https://www.flytap.com/en-gb/information/baggage/sports-equipment)
- Sports equipment: [Sports equipment](https://www.flytap.com/en-gb/information/baggage/sports-equipment)
- Musical instruments: [Musical instruments](https://www.flytap.com/en-br/information/baggage/musical-instruments)
- Medical equipment: [Health and medical equipment](https://www.flytap.com/en-ie/information/special-needs/health-problems)
- Prohibited items in the cabin: [Prohibited and dangerous items](https://www.flytap.com/en-us/information/baggage/dangerous-items)

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