TPChecked 20 Oct 2026 against flytap.com

TAP Air Portugal cabin bag size 2026

On TAP Air Portugal’s cheapest fare (Discount) you can bring one free under-seat bag up to 40 × 30 × 15 cm and 2 kg. A cabin bag up to 55 × 40 × 25 cm and 10 kg is included too.

Check my bag against TAP Air Portugal

Free under-seat bag: 40 × 30 × 15 cmup to 2 kgOn Discount
Overhead cabin bag: 55 × 40 × 25 cmup to 10 kgIncluded on Discount

Check your bag against TAP Air Portugal’s limits

Airline

Which bag?

Under-seat bagfits under the seat in frontIncluded40 × 30 × 15 cm· 2 kgCabin baggoes in the overhead lockerIncluded55 × 40 × 25 cm· 10 kg

Your bag’s size

Measure the outside, including wheels, handles and pockets.

Height

Width

Depth

Weight (optional)

TAP Air Portugal cabin bags by fare

What each ticket type includes, as published by TAP Air Portugal.

TAP Air Portugal cabin baggage allowance by fare
Fare	Under-seat bag	Cabin bag
Discount Hold bags cost extra	Included 40 × 30 × 15 cm · 2 kg Must fit under the seat in front of you.	Included 55 × 40 × 25 cm · 10 kg 1 × 10 kg (22 lb) cabin bag on flights to Europe and North Africa. Made for hand-baggage-only travel.
Basic Hold baggage included (intercontinental only)	Included 40 × 30 × 15 cm · 2 kg Must fit under the seat in front of you.	Included 55 × 40 × 25 cm · 10 kg Intercontinental flights only.
Classic 1 × 23 kg hold bag included	Included 40 × 30 × 15 cm · 2 kg Must fit under the seat in front of you.	Included 55 × 40 × 25 cm · 10 kg 1 × 10 kg.
Plus 1 × 23 kg hold bag included	Included 40 × 30 × 15 cm · 2 kg Must fit under the seat in front of you.	Included 55 × 40 × 25 cm · 10 kg 1 × 10 kg.
Prime / Top Prime (Economy Prime)	Included 40 × 30 × 15 cm · 2 kg Must fit under the seat in front of you.	Included 55 × 40 × 25 cm · 10 kg 1 cabin bag.
Executive / Top Executive (Business)	Included 40 × 30 × 15 cm · 2 kg Must fit under the seat in front of you.	Included 55 × 40 × 25 cm · 10 kg 2 cabin bags to/from Europe, Africa, South America and on domestic flights; only 1 to/from North America.

If your bag is too big at the gate

Over the weight, size or piece limits at the gate? Bags go in the hold for a fee, card only. Up to €210 (Americas–Africa, high season).

Low/high season: €70/80 in Portugal, €75/90 Portugal/Morocco–Europe

It’s almost always cheaper to add the right bag when you book or online before you fly.

Other TAP Air Portugal cabin rules worth knowing

Your under-seat bag can be a duty-free bag (up to two bottles of alcohol or other items), as long as it's within the 2 kg limit.
On busy flights cabin bags may go in the hold free (at check-in or the gate) and return on the carousel; remove valuables, electronics, medicines.
Cabin bags go under the seat in front if they fit; otherwise, or in exit or front rows, in the overhead locker.
Navigator, TAP Miles&Go Gold or Star Alliance Gold members in First/Business on 2+ member airlines: at least 2 bags of 10 kg each (55 × 40 × 25 cm).
Power banks: under new ICAO rules since 27 March 2026, max 2 per passenger, cabin only, no recharging on board.
A hold bag booked online costs from €30 / US$37 / C$49 (varies by channel, timing and route).

Power banks on TAP Air Portugal

TAP allows up to 2 power banks of up to 100 Wh each, in hand luggage only, and you can't use or charge them at any stage of the flight.

Power-bank rules and Wh calculator

Liquids depend on the airport

The airline doesn’t set the liquids limit — the departure airport’s security does. Some now allow up to 2 litres.

Liquids rules by airport

TAP Air Portugal cabin bag questions

What size is TAP Air Portugal’s free under-seat bag?

40 × 30 × 15 cm, up to 2 kg on the Discount fare. It must fit under the seat in front of you.

What size cabin bag can I take on TAP Air Portugal?

Up to 55 × 40 × 25 cm and 10 kg. It’s included with Discount, Basic, Classic, Plus, Prime / Top Prime (Economy Prime) and Executive / Top Executive (Business).

What happens if my bag is too big for TAP Air Portugal?

Over the weight, size or piece limits at the gate? Bags go in the hold for a fee, card only. Up to €210 (Americas–Africa, high season). Low/high season: €70/80 in Portugal, €75/90 Portugal/Morocco–Europe

Can I take a power bank on TAP Air Portugal?