Airline pet policy

TAP Air Portugal pet policy

TAP Air Portugal takes dogs and cats in the cabin (1 per passenger), dogs and cats as checked baggage (1 per crate) and rabbits and ferrets as cargo on the routes we cover.

Policy checked Oct 26, 2026Source: TAP Air Portugal By the CollarPass team
In cabinAcceptedDogs and cats1 per passengerRead the route rules Checked baggageAcceptedDogs and cats1 per crateRead the route rules CargoAcceptedRabbits and ferretsSee the route rules below.Read the route rules

In the cabin

Pets in the cabin travel in a carrier under the seat in front of you. The rows below are per route, so check yours.

Dogs and cats

Accepted

TAP takes a dog or cat in the cabin, up to 8 kg with a soft carrier (about 45 × 30 × 23 cm), at least 10 weeks old. One soft carrier per passenger, up to 2 of the same species.

  • 1 per passenger
  • 2 per crate
  • Max 8 kg incl. crate
  • Crate 45 × 30 × 23 cm
  • At least 10 weeks old

Before you fly: Book at least 24 hours before the flight (or add it in Manage your booking).

  • Snub-nosed pets aren't carried, and long-haul business class doesn't take cabin pets.

Sources: Travelling with animals (pets) · Checked Oct 26, 2026

As checked baggage

Pets in the hold as checked baggage check in with you at the desk and fly on the same flight.

Dogs and cats

Accepted

TAP takes dogs and cats in the hold, up to 45 kg with the crate (up to 32 kg on US, Hungary, France and Netherlands routes), at least 12 weeks old.

  • 1 per crate
  • Max 45 kg incl. crate
  • At least 12 weeks old

Not for snub-nosed breeds

Before you fly: Book via the service centre, an airport counter or a travel agent.

  • Snub-nosed breeds and 20 listed dog / 5 cat breeds don't travel in the hold.
  • Fila Brasileiro, Dogo Argentino, pit bull, rottweiler and tosa over 6 months must travel in a CR82 wooden or metal crate.
  • TAP doesn't carry pets to the UK (assistance dogs excepted).

Sources: Travelling with animals (pets) · Checked Oct 26, 2026

As cargo

Pets flying alone go as cargo, usually through the airline’s freight arm, with different drop-off and collection rules.

Rabbits and ferrets

Accepted

Rabbits, ferrets and other pets travel only as cargo (TAP Air Cargo / TAP Live), booked through an IATA agent at least 7 days in advance.

Before you fly: Book TAP Air Cargo at least 7 days in advance through an IATA agent.

Sources: Travelling with animals (pets) · Checked Oct 26, 2026

Official sources

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