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TAP Air Portugal: Instruments at a Glance
On TAP Air Portugal (TP), 5 of 8 instrument categories may travel in the cabin as carry-on, and 2 can travel on an extra seat (CBBG). Dimensions, costs and booking channels differ per instrument — the table below shows every category in detail. Last verified: 2026-07-10.
5
allowed in cabin
2
extra seat possible
8
instrument categories
All Instruments on TAP Air Portugal
| Instrument | Cabin? | Extra Seat? | Max. Dimensions | Approx. Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cello | Yes | Yes | max. 75 x 35 x 28 cm (Sitzplatzmaße) | Preis eines regulären Sitzplatzes in derselben Buchungsklasse |
| Guitar | Yes | Yes | Kabine: max. 55 x 40 x 20 cm (Handgepäck); Extra-Sitz: max. 75 x 35 x 28 cm | Kostenlos als Handgepäck (wenn maßkonform), sonst Preis eines regulären Sitzplatzes |
| Violin | Yes | No | max. 55 x 40 x 20 cm (Handgepäck) | Kostenlos (zählt als Handgepäckstück) |
| Double Bass | No | No | max. 300 cm Gesamtumfang (L + B + H), Gewicht je nach Tarif | Sperrgepäckgebühr je nach Strecke (ca. 100–200 EUR innereuropäisch, Langstrecke auf Anfrage) |
| Saxophone | Yes | No | max. 55 x 40 x 20 cm (Handgepäck) | Kostenlos (zählt als Handgepäckstück) |
| Keyboard | No | No | max. 300 cm Gesamtumfang (L + B + H), max. 32 kg pro Stück | Sperrgepäckgebühr je nach Strecke (ca. 50–150 EUR innereuropäisch) |
| DJ Controller | Yes | No | max. 55 x 40 x 20 cm (Handgepäck) | Kostenlos als Handgepäck; als aufgegebenes Gepäck je nach Strecke und Tarif |
| Drums | No | No | max. 300 cm Gesamtumfang (L + B + H) pro Stück, max. 32 kg pro Stück | Sperrgepäckgebühr pro Stück je nach Strecke; mehrere Gepäckstücke summieren sich (ca. 50–150 EUR pro Stück innereuropäisch) |
Last verified: 2026-07-10. No guarantee — always confirm directly with TAP Air Portugal before booking.
Details by Instrument
Cello
The cello travels on its own seat (EXST) on TAP Air Portugal flights, booked in advance through the TAP Contact Center.
Guitar
Compact guitars can travel as cabin carry-on on TAP flights, while full-size guitars require an extra seat or checked special baggage handling.
Violin
The violin can be taken into the cabin on TAP Air Portugal flights without any issues, as it fits within standard carry-on dimensions.
Double Bass
The double bass is transported as checked special baggage on TAP Air Portugal and must be pre-registered at least 48 hours before departure through the Contact Center.
Saxophone
Alto and soprano saxophones can travel as cabin carry-on on TAP, while tenor and baritone saxophones require checked baggage or an extra seat.
Keyboard
Keyboards are transported as checked baggage (potentially oversized) on TAP Air Portugal and should be packed in a sturdy flight case.
DJ Controller
Compact DJ controllers can travel as cabin carry-on on TAP flights, while larger models must be transported as checked baggage.
Drums
A drum kit is transported as checked oversized baggage in multiple cases on TAP Air Portugal and must be pre-registered through the Contact Center.
Frequently Asked Questions about TAP Air Portugal
- Can I bring a cello on TAP Air Portugal?
- The cello travels on its own seat (EXST) on TAP Air Portugal flights, booked in advance through the TAP Contact Center.
- Can I bring a guitar on TAP Air Portugal?
- Compact guitars can travel as cabin carry-on on TAP flights, while full-size guitars require an extra seat or checked special baggage handling.
- Can I bring a violin on TAP Air Portugal?
- The violin can be taken into the cabin on TAP Air Portugal flights without any issues, as it fits within standard carry-on dimensions.
- Can I bring a double bass on TAP Air Portugal?
- The double bass is transported as checked special baggage on TAP Air Portugal and must be pre-registered at least 48 hours before departure through the Contact Center.
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