TAP Air Portugal fees and trap map
Use this page as the factual base layer for TAP Air Portugal, then jump into the tactic pages before you book or add paid extras.
Look for where the airline turns common travel behavior into paid add-ons.
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Carry-on allowance depends on fare and cabin: Economy generally includes 1 cabin bag (up to 55 × 40 × 20 cm) plus a personal item; weight limits apply
Standard seat selection included on Classic/Plus and premium fares; timing and availability depend on fare family
Change and cancellation fees depend on fare family and route; Discount fares are generally the most restrictive; fare difference may apply
How to beat TAP Air Portugal fees
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Published fee rows
| Category | Amount | Conditions | Pricing | When | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carry on | 0.00 EUR | Carry-on allowance depends on fare and cabin: Economy generally includes 1 cabin bag (up to 55 × 40 × 20 cm) plus a personal item; weight limits apply | Not published | per flight | Source |
| Checked baggage | 0.00 EUR | Checked baggage included on Economy Classic/Plus and premium cabins; allowance varies by route and fare family | per direction | Not published | Source |
| Checked baggage | From 20 to 85 EUR | Checked baggage fee on Discount fares or additional bags; price varies by route and purchase timing | Not published | at booking / manage trip | Source |
| Overweight baggage | Varies EUR | Checked bags weighing more than 23 kg and up to 32 kg incur an overweight fee; bags over 32 kg are not accepted | Not published | at airport | Source |
| Oversize baggage | Varies EUR | Checked bags exceeding 158 cm (L+W+H) incur an oversize fee; acceptance subject to aircraft and airport handling limits | Not published | at airport | Source |
| Seat selection | 0.00 EUR | Standard seat selection included on Classic/Plus and premium fares; timing and availability depend on fare family | Not published | at booking / manage trip | Source |
| Seat selection | From 6 to 45 EUR | Seat selection fees apply on Discount fares; amount varies by route, seat type, and timing | Not published | at booking / manage trip | Source |
| Change cancellation | Varies EUR | Change and cancellation fees depend on fare family and route; Discount fares are generally the most restrictive; fare difference may apply | Not published | before departure | Source |
| Change cancellation | Not permitted EUR | Refunds not permitted on Discount fares except for flight cancellation or qualifying circumstances | Not published | after booking | Source |
| Unaccompanied minor | Varies EUR | Unaccompanied Minor service available for eligible ages; fees and conditions vary by route and age | Not published | at booking | Source |
Use this page the right way
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Sizer Reality Check
Carry-on measurements usually include wheels and handles. A bag marketed as "22 inches" can still fail if the real outer shell runs tall or will not compress when gate staff starts enforcing size visually.
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