TAP Air Portugal Carry-On & Personal Item Size (2025 Guide)

✅ TAP Air Portugal allows Economy passengers 1 carry-on up to 22 × 16 × 9 inches (55 × 40 × 23 cm), maximum weight 17 lbs (8 kg), plus 1 personal item up to 16 × 12 × 5 inches (40 × 30 × 15 cm).
Business Class: 2 carry-ons of the same size, combined max weight 35 lbs (16 kg).

Cabin ClassCarry-On Size (inches)Personal Item Size (inches)Pieces AllowedWeight Limit
Economy22 × 16 × 916 × 12 × 51 + 1 PI17 lbs (8 kg)
Business22 × 16 × 916 × 12 × 52 + 1 PI35 lbs (16 kg total)

How to Measure Your Bag

  1. Measure including wheels and handles.
  2. Economy: confirm carry-on is under 22 × 16 × 9 and 8 kg.
  3. Personal item must fit 16 × 12 × 5 inches.
  4. Business: 2 bags together under 16 kg.

Gotchas / Common Issues

  • TAP often checks both size and weight at gates.
  • Personal item dimensions are smaller than many laptops/backpacks.
  • Business passengers must respect combined weight limit.

Sources

TAP Air Portugal cabin baggage policy