Personal-item bag · 34 × 19 × 15 cm (13.4 × 7.5 × 5.9 in)
Tight exactly at the limit on the depth; 1.6 kg left for packing
TAP Air Portugal cabin bag and personal item size
Checked against TAP Air Portugal's baggage page on 5 October 2026
Personal item (under the seat)
40 × 30 × 15 cm16 × 12 × 5 in
Weight: 2 kg (4.4 lb)
Cabin bag (overhead locker)
55 × 40 × 25 cm22 × 16 × 10 in
Weight: 10 kg (22 lb)
Will your bag fit TAP Air Portugal?
Personal item. Free on every fare. Must fit under the seat in front.
Cabin bag. Included on every fare listed below. Listed as height x length x width. Excess at the gate goes in the hold for a fee.
What each TAP Air Portugal fare includes
| Fare | Personal item | Cabin bag | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Discount | Included | Included (10 kg) | 1 x 10 kg / 22 lbs. |
| Classic | Included | Included (10 kg) | 1 x 10 kg / 22 lbs. |
| Plus | Included | Included (10 kg) | 1 x 10 kg / 22 lbs. |
| Business (Executive / Top Executive) | Included | Included (10 kg) | 2 items on Europe, Africa, South America and domestic routes; 1 item on North America routes. |
Will a standard carry-on fit TAP Air Portugal?
The most common US carry-on size is 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm, wheels included). On TAP Air Portugal it does not fit — 0.9 cm (0.4 in) too long. The common European cabin size, 55 × 40 × 20 cm, is right at the limit.
TAP Air Portugal's cabin bag allowance holds about 55 litres. Only 20 of the 151 airlines we track have a bigger one, so most carry-on suitcases sold today will pass.
Bags that fit TAP Air Portugal
We checked 1,046 bags with published sizes. 19 fit the personal-item size with at least 1 cm to spare on every side, and another 38 are within a centimeter. 739 fit the cabin bag size comfortably.
Personal item
Personal-item bag · 39.1 × 27.4 × 14.5 cm (15.4 × 10.8 × 5.7 in)
Tight 0.5 cm (0.2 in) to spare on the depth; 1.1 kg left for packing
Personal-item bag · 38.1 × 30.5 × 14 cm (15 × 12 × 5.5 in)
Tight 0.5 cm (0.2 in) too wide; soft-sided, so it only goes in if it squeezes; 1.3 kg left for packing
Personal-item bag · 40 × 30 × 15 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 5.9 in)
Tight exactly at the limit on the length
Cabin bag
Carry-on suitcase · 19.1 × 12.8 × 8.9 in (48.5 × 32.5 × 22.6 cm)
Fits 2.4 cm (0.9 in) to spare on the depth; 7.1 kg left for packing
Carry-on suitcase · 21.9 × 15 × 9.1 in (55.6 × 38.1 × 23.1 cm)
Tight 0.6 cm (0.2 in) too long; soft-sided, so it only goes in if it squeezes; 5.8 kg left for packing
Carry-on suitcase · 45 × 38 × 20 cm (17.7 × 15 × 7.9 in)
Fits 2 cm (0.8 in) to spare on the width; 7.4 kg left for packing
Carry-on suitcase · 55 × 35 × 23 cm (21.7 × 13.8 × 9.1 in)
Tight exactly at the limit on the length; 7.7 kg left for packing
All bags that fit TAP Air Portugal →
If your bag is too big at the gate
Hand baggage exceeding weight, size or number at the gate goes to the hold; fees from 70 EUR / 86 USD / 119 CAD to 210 EUR / 252 USD / 351 CAD by route and season. Source
Power banks on TAP Air Portugal
The airline doesn’t say whether you can use a power bank on board. Never in checked bags. Could not read a TAP power bank page; hand-baggage page does not cover batteries.
Work out your power bank's watt-hours · Power bank rules on every airline
Worth knowing
- Even the Discount fare includes a 10 kg cabin bag.
- Gate fees for excess hand baggage are high: up to 210 EUR on Americas-Africa routes.
- Elite frequent flyers get at least 2 cabin bags of 10 kg.
Airlines with similar limits
- Volaris: 55 × 40 × 25 cm
- Aeromexico: 55 × 40 × 25 cm
- Japan Airlines (JAL): 55 × 40 × 25 cm
- ZIPAIR: 55 × 40 × 25 cm
TAP Air Portugal bag questions
What size is the TAP Air Portugal personal item?
TAP Air Portugal's free personal item can be up to 40 × 30 × 15 cm (16 × 12 × 5 in), 2 kg (4.4 lb). Must fit under the seat in front.
How big can a TAP Air Portugal cabin bag be?
Up to 55 × 40 × 25 cm (22 × 16 × 10 in), and no heavier than 10 kg (22 lb). The airline doesn’t say whether wheels and handles count, so measure them in.
Which bags fit TAP Air Portugal's limits?
Of the 1,046 bags we track, 19 fit the personal-item size with at least 1 cm to spare and 739 fit the cabin bag size. See the list.
Can I take a power bank on TAP Air Portugal?
Yes, in your cabin bag only. The airline doesn’t say whether you can use a power bank on board. Never in checked bags.
Sources. hand baggage page · TAP fares page. Rules checked 5 October 2026. Some details the airline doesn’t publish are marked as such above. Airline staff have the final say at the gate. Spotted a change? Tell us.
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