To transport special baggage in the hold, such as musical instruments, please refer to the following recommendations:

• The passenger must adequately prepare the musical instrument for the journey;
• When transporting it as checked baggage, it must be packed in a rigid container specifically designed for the shipment of this type of baggage;
• Musical instruments may be included in free baggage, provided that they are within the permitted weight and size limits;
• The instrument, already packed, must not exceed 45 kg / 99 lbs;
• If the journey has a destination, origin or stopover in the USA, Hungary, France, United Kingdom or the Netherlands the weight limit is 32 kg / 70 lbs;
• The maximum dimensions are 190 cm x 75 cm x 65 cm (75 in x 30 in x 26 in);
• If the musical instrument exceeds these dimensions and/or weight, it must be transported as cargo.
• Weight and measurements must be informed at the time of booking or at least 24 hours before the flight.

Please check below the applicable service charges whenever the transport of these items exceeds the baggage allowance authorised for the travel destination. 

This transportation requires space booked at least 24 hours before the flight with the indication of the correct weight and measurements.

To book use 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

From 21 April 2022, TAP implemented 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. 

*rates apply on TP/NI/WI operated flights if the instruments exceed the dimensions, 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.