TAP accepts special baggage in the hold compartment such as musical instruments up to 45Kgs (or 32Kgs if the destination, origin or transit is the USA, Hungary, France, Luxembourg, The Netherlands or the United Kingdom) and maximum dimensions of 190 cm x 75 cm x 65 cm (75 in x 30 in x 26 in).
Space must be allocated at least 24 hours before flight departure.
The passenger is responsible for properly preparing a musical instrument for travel.
When carried as checked baggage, musical instruments must be packed in a rigid container, appropriate for shipping by air.
If the musical instrument exceeds dimensions and/or weight, it must be dispatched as cargo.
Musical instruments can be included in the free baggage allowance as long as the permitted weight and size are not exceeded, otherwise, a flat rate will be charged (see fees below).
How to book
Space must be requested using the following SSRs:
SSR MUSS: until 23Kg and 330cm (sum of 3 dimensions) S = small
SSR MUSM:> 23Kg and < 32Kg and 330cm (sum of 3 dimensions) M = medium
SSR MUSL: > 32Kg and < 45Kg and 330cm (sum of 3 dimensions) L = large
GDS entries
Amadeus
SR MUSL- 1CELLO 15KG 100X30X50cm
Galileo
You must request it on your shopping basket or with the entry DAS:
1 - >FQ/DASO;
2 - >DAS01L5*TX-type of instrument 15KG 100x30x50CM - select the service 1 intrument on line 5*; TX = Free Text for information regarding the type of instrument and measures
> R. ABCDE
> ER
Sabre
3MUSL/1CELLO 15KG 100x30x50CM-1.1
Note
SSRs MUSS/MUSM/MUSL are applicable on flights operated by TAP and TAP Express.
Not valid for marketing flights (codeshare flights operated by other partner airlines). The rules of the operating carrier apply.
A non-refundable EMD-A must be issued:
EMD-A MUSS (up to 23Kg)
EMD-A MUSM (>23Kg <32Kg)
EMD-A MUSL (> 32Kg <45Kg)
Transportation flat rates*
From 21 April 2022, TAP will implement a new methodology for selling the transportation of musical instruments, with different prices depending on the purchase channel.
- The GDS, FLYTAP and Online Check-In column includes purchases made through your GDS.
- The column "Other Channels" includes purchases made through the other channels available, such as local counters (city or airport), Contact Center, etc.
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Weight
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up to 23kg (MUSS)
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over 23kg and up to 32kg (MUSM)
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over 32kg and up to 45kg (MUSL)
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GDS / FLYTAP /
ONLINE CHECK-IN
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OTHER CHANNELS |
GDS / FLYTAP /
ONLINE CHECK-IN
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OTHER CHANNELS |
GDS / FLYTAP /
ONLINE CHECK-IN
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OTHER CHANNELS |
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Domestic flights (Portugal)
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50 EUR
64 USD
80 CAD
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55 EUR
70 USD
84 CAD
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100 EUR
124 USD
157 CAD
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110 EUR
138 USD
165 CAD
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200 EUR
240 USD
310 CAD
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210 EUR
257 USD
329 CAD
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European Flights (incl. MA and TN),
Israel and ACC-TMS/vv flights
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60 EUR
77 USD
92 CAD
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65 EUR
83 USD
99 CAD
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110 EUR
138 USD
165 CAD
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120 EUR
149 USD
188 CAD
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200 EUR
246 USD
312 CAD
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210 EUR
257 USD
329 CAD
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Intercontinental Flights
(except Dominican Republic)
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150 EUR
185 USD
235 CAD
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160 EUR
199 USD
239 CAD
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200 EUR
246 USD
312 CAD
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210 EUR
257 USD
329 CAD
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300 EUR
367 USD
466 CAD
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310 EUR
382 USD
484CAD
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Flights to/from
Dominican Republic
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180 EUR
225 USD
281 CAD
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190 EUR
236 USD
283 CAD
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240 EUR
294 USD
374 CAD
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250 EUR
307 USD
389 CAD
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355 EUR
404 USD
520 CAD
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370 EUR
457 USD
549 CAD
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*rates apply on TP/NI/WI operated flights if the instruments exceed size, weight or number of pieces permitted in the free baggage allowance. On codeshare flights (operated by partner companies) the policy of the operating carrier applies. Before booking always check with the carrier.