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TAP Air Portugal Overview & Policy Summary
TAP Air Portugal connects a growing list of US cities to Lisbon and Porto, with onward service across Europe, Brazil and Africa. Its free Portugal Stopover programme lets you spend up to ten nights in Lisbon or Porto at no extra airfare, which makes it a strong option for anyone heading further into Europe.
Key Travel Facts & Insights
- Carry-on: One cabin bag up to 8 kg (17 lbs) plus a personal item in Economy.
- First checked bag: Included on Classic and above; charged on Discount and Basic..
- Changes: Discount is non-changeable.
- Check-in: 36 hours before departure..
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TAP at a glance
Baggage
One cabin bag up to 8 kg (17 lbs) plus a personal item in Economy. TAP weighs cabin bags at the gate on European sectors more often than on transatlantic ones.
Full baggage rulesChanges
Discount is non-changeable. Basic and Classic change for a fee plus fare difference; Plus and Executive are more flexible.
How to change a flightTAP fare types
| Fare | Includes | Watch out for |
|---|---|---|
| Economy Discount | Cabin bag only. | No checked bag, no changes, no seat selection. |
| Economy Classic | Checked bag, seat selection and changes for a fee. | Fare difference applies. |
| Executive | Lie-flat seat on A330neo, two checked bags, lounge access. | A321neo LR Executive is a lie-flat but narrower single-aisle product. |
Hubs
- Lisbon (LIS)
- Porto (OPO)
Airbus A330neo and A321neo LR widebody and long-range narrowbody aircraft — the A321neo LR is what makes TAP's thinner US routes viable.
Popular routes
- New York (JFK) → Lisbon (LIS)
- Boston (BOS) → Lisbon (LIS)
- Miami (MIA) → Lisbon (LIS)
- San Francisco (SFO) → Lisbon (LIS)
TAP frequently asked questions
What is the TAP Portugal Stopover?
A free programme letting you spend up to ten nights in Lisbon or Porto en route to another destination at no additional airfare, with partner discounts on hotels and tours. Select it during booking — it is not applied automatically.
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