TAP Air Portugal

Q: What are TAP Air Portugal's airline codes?

TAP Air Portugal's IATA code is TP , its ICAO code is TAP , and its callsign is AIR PORTUGAL .

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TAP Air Portugal is the flag carrier of Portugal and a Star Alliance member, with its hub in Lisbon. This guide covers its hubs, network, fleet, cabins, baggage, check-in, TAP Miles&Go and airport transportation.

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Aircraft: 87
Destinations: LIS, OPO
Hubs: Star Alliance
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About TAP Air Portugal

Schedules, aircraft assignments, terminals and fare rules can change. Confirm operational details directly with TAP Air Portugal before travel.

Official name: Transportes Aéreos Portugueses, S.A.
Callsign: AIR PORTUGAL
Country: Portugal
Founded: 14 March 1945
Owner: Portuguese State (sale of a stake of up to 49.9% in progress in 2026)
Head office: Lisbon Airport, Lisbon, Portugal
Alliance: Star Alliance (since 2005)
Frequent-flyer program: TAP Miles&Go
Official website: flytap.com

TAP Air Portugal is the flag carrier of Portugal, founded on 14 March 1945 and headquartered at Lisbon Airport. It has been a member of Star Alliance since 2005. The airline is owned by the Portuguese State, which in 2026 is running a sale of a minority stake of up to 49.9%; as of October 2026 no buyer had been selected.

Its main hub is Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS), where TAP operates from Terminal 1, and Porto (OPO) is its second base. From these two airports TAP serves about 87 destinations in Europe, Brazil, North America and Africa, with a large network to Brazil and connections between the Americas and Europe through Lisbon. Regional flights are sold as TAP Express.

The fleet of about 99 aircraft is mostly Airbus, from A319s to A330-900neos, plus Embraer regional jets for TAP Express.

Network

Where TAP Air Portugal flies

Routes and frequencies change with the season. Some flights sold with a TP flight number are operated by TAP Express or by partner airlines; check the "operated by" line when you book.

Brazil and South America

Flights from Lisbon to São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Brasília, Fortaleza, Recife, Porto Alegre and other Brazilian cities, with some routes also from Porto.

North America

Flights from Lisbon to US and Canadian cities including New York JFK, Newark, Boston, Los Angeles, Toronto and Montreal, and from Porto to Boston and Newark. Lisbon–Orlando starts on 29 October 2026.

Mexico

A nonstop route between Lisbon and Cancún, operated seasonally.

Europe and Portugal

Domestic flights to Porto, Faro, Madeira and the Azores, and routes to cities such as Madrid, Barcelona, Paris-Orly, London, Geneva, Milan, Venice and Vienna, plus leisure routes to the Canary Islands and, in summer, the Balearic Islands.

Africa

Routes to Morocco, Cape Verde, Angola and other African countries, including Marrakech and Casablanca.

Aircraft

TAP Air Portugal fleet

The figure of about 99 aircraft includes the Airbus mainline fleet and the Embraer jets flown for TAP Express. The aircraft shown at booking is not guaranteed until departure.

Airbus A330-900neo and A330-200

Widebody aircraft for long-haul routes to Brazil, North America and Africa.

Airbus A321LR

Long-range narrowbodies with Business and Economy cabins, used on some transatlantic and African routes.

Airbus A319, A320 and A321

Current- and new-generation narrowbodies for flights within Portugal and to Europe and North Africa.

TAP Express

Embraer E190 and E195 regional jets on shorter routes within Portugal and to Europe.

On board

TAP Air Portugal cabin classes

Cabins depend on the aircraft and route. Check the seat map and fare conditions before you buy.

Business Class

On long-haul aircraft, a separate cabin with lie-flat seats. On European flights, Business Class uses the front rows of the aircraft with priority services.

Premium Economy

A new cabin introduced from summer 2026 on A330 and A321LR aircraft, with 12 seats, a blocked middle seat, priority services and an upgraded meal.

Economy

The standard cabin, sold in fare types with different baggage, seat-selection and flexibility conditions.

Before you fly

Practical information

Baggage Cabin bags, checked bags, missing luggage

TAP Air Portugal baggage allowances depend on the fare, cabin, route and TAP Miles&Go or Star Alliance status.

Carry-on

Each passenger can bring a personal item. Whether a cabin bag is included depends on fare. TAP lists a cabin bag limit of 55 x 40 x 25 cm and 10 kg on flytap.com; check the conditions in your booking.

Checked baggage

The number of checked bags depends on cabin, fare and destination. Some fares on European routes do not include a checked bag, while long-haul and Business Class fares have their own allowances.

Special items

Sports equipment, pets, oversized items and medical equipment follow separate rules. Check the official TAP baggage page before you fly.

Check-in and boarding Steps before departure

Online check-in on flytap.com or the TAP app opens 36 hours before departure for most flights, and 24 hours before departure for flights to or from the United States. Counter and bag-drop deadlines depend on the airport, and you must be at the gate at least 30 minutes before departure.

1 Confirm
Confirm the operating airline, airport and terminal.
2 Documents
Review passport, visa and entry requirements for your destination.
3 Check in
Check in online or in the app as soon as it opens.
4 Boarding pass
Download the mobile boarding pass or print it.
5 Arrive early
Allow time for bag drop, security and, on flights leaving the Schengen area, passport control.

Lounges

TAP operates TAP Premium Lounges in Lisbon Terminal 1, with one lounge in the Schengen area and one in the non-Schengen area, and a lounge at Paris-Orly. Access depends on cabin, TAP Miles&Go or Star Alliance status, and the itinerary. Check the location and opening hours before you travel.

Loyalty program

TAP Miles&Go is the loyalty program of TAP Air Portugal. Members earn miles on TAP and Star Alliance flights and with program partners, and use them for award flights, upgrades and other rewards. Status levels include Silver, Gold and Navigator. Program rules change, so check your account for the conditions that apply to your trip.

Flight status and customer service Official sources

For current operational information, use TAP Air Portugal's official services:

TAP website

flytap.com for booking, check-in, trip management and flight status

TAP app

Available for iOS and Android, with mobile boarding passes and flight notifications

Where you land

TAP Air Portugal airports

Most TAP flights start or end in Lisbon, and many long-haul passengers connect there. Check the departure airport on your ticket before you book a transfer.

Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport Hub

LIS · Lisbon

TAP's main hub and the base for most of its European, Brazilian, North American and African flights. TAP operates from Terminal 1, where it also has its own lounges in the Schengen and non-Schengen areas.