Tap Air Portugal

Tap Air Portugal is the flag carrier airline of Portugal that is based at Lisbon Airport. Pets are welcome to travel in the cabin and as checked baggage with Tap Air Portugal. Visit Website

Or call (800) 221-7370 for more information. You can use BringFido to find a pet friendly place to stay at your destination.

Pet Reservations

To find out more information about traveling with pets and to make a reservation, you can call the Customer Service Team at 800-221-7370. Passengers should remember, only dogs registered as service animals (SVAN) can be transported to the UK. When you arrive at the airport with Fido, the TAP Customer Service Team reserves the right to refuse to carry your pet in the cabin and to place it in the hold instead should it weigh too much or be contained in an unsuitable carrier.

Pets in the Cabin

TAP Air Portugal allows small cats and dogs to travel in the cabin on select flights if they are at least 12 weeks old and do not exceed 17 lbs (8 kg). The fee for this service is $48-199, depending on the destination of your travel.

Pets in Checked Baggage

Tap Air Portugal welcomes pets to travel as checked baggage on select flights. Pets and carriers with a combined weight under 70 lbs (32 kg) on flights to/from or stopping over in the USA, Hungary, France, and the Netherlands can travel in the hold. Pets that do not exceed 99 lbs (45 kg) on all other flights offered by TAP Air can travel in the hold. Pets should be provided with sufficient food and water for the entire trip, since no one will be able to feed them or provide water during flights or stopovers. Animals and carriers with a combined weight up to 70 lbs (32 kg) will be charged a fee of $101-282. Animals and carriers with a combined weight between 70-99 lbs (32-45 kg) will be charged a fee of $162-367.

Pets in Cargo

Pets that exceed the weight restrictions to travel as checked baggage, or those being transported alone, can be transported as cargo with TAP Air Portugal's Cargo Department.

Carrier Guidelines

For animals traveling in the cabin, carriers not exceed the dimensions of 18" x 12" x 9"(45 cm x 30 cm x 23 cm).

Other Restrictions

Emotional support animals are welcome in the cabin on most flights if they weigh under 17lbs (8kg). Unlike some airlines, these animals must be able to fit inside a carrier with the same dimensions as other pets in the cabin.

Reviews

BringFido Guest Rating

Tap Air Portugal has received a rating of 4.3 out of 5 bones by 3 canine critics on BringFido.

  • SYLVIA
    Mar 12, 2023
    Berlin to Faro Return

    Flying with TAP is an experience. Actually flying with the dog was super easy. The staff were helpful and very friendly with our dog. We booked Buisness as they said no spaces in econmony were left for dogs. The way out was great with plenty of room for our 6kg Coton de Tulear, our carry bag was much taller (28cm) than their suggested 17cm, but is is soft sided so squished under with ease., It could go under width wise so we could open the drop down side. The staff on board were very chilled and even let open the top and have his head poking out. On the way bag we were downgraded to economy (due to a change of aircraft) super annoying because there was no refund (as yet) for the price difference of the ticket. Overall, great for dogs, not so great for humans!
    There is no place for a dog to pee in Lisbon airport!

  • Maria F.
    Jul 13, 2022
    Good service

    I did an international flight with TAP with a layover in Lisbon. The flight was really nice, the team in-cabin as well. The only thing I can complain about is Lisbon airport doesn't have any place for dogs to potty, yet is an international airport so after 8 or 10hs flights dogs have no place to go before taking the new flight. But this is not TAP's fault

  • João
    Sep 11, 2021
    One of the best

    It’s a great airline to travel with pets. Everyone is super nice on board with our little friends.

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