TAP Air Portugal Online Check-In (2026)
Last updated: April 2026 · Source: TAP Air Portugal official website
Quick Answer
TAP Air Portugal online check-in opens 36 hours before departure (24 hours for US flights) and closes 45-60 minutes before takeoff. You can check in via their website or mobile app and use a mobile boarding pass.
Check-In Window
How to Check In Online — Step by Step
- 1Visit flytap.com or open the TAP Air Portugal app.
- 2Enter your booking reference (PNR) or e-ticket number and last name.
- 3Select the passengers you wish to check in.
- 4Choose your seat or accept the automatically assigned one.
- 5Add any extra baggage if needed.
- 6Download your mobile boarding pass or print it.
Check-In Methods
| Online (Website) | https://www.flytap.com/en-us/check-in-information |
| Mobile App | ✓ TAP Air Portugal app (iOS, Android) |
| Mobile Boarding Pass | ✓ Accepted |
| Airport Kiosk | ✓ Available at most airports |
Documents Required
Booking reference (PNR) or e-ticket number, valid passport or ID card, and any required visas or health documents for your destination.
Seat Selection at Check-In
Free seat selection is available during booking for certain fares. For others, seats are assigned automatically at check-in, and changing them incurs a fee depending on the fare and seat type.
International Flight Check-In
For flights outside the Schengen Area or intercontinental journeys, passengers are subject to documentation checks by authorities. Passport details (APIS) must be provided during check-in.
Group & Family Check-In
You can check in up to 9 passengers in a single booking online. For larger groups, check-in must be completed at the airport or through the group booking portal.
Troubleshooting Common Issues
- 1'Check-in not available' - Ensure you are within the 36-hour window (24 hours for US flights).
- 2'Cannot complete check-in' - You may need to verify the credit card used for booking at the airport.
- 3'Boarding pass not issued' - Some airports require in-person document verification before issuing the pass.
Pro Tips
TAP offers Premium Check-in at Lisbon and Porto for Business, Economy Prime, and elite status passengers. If you have a stopover longer than 24 hours, you must retrieve your baggage at the intermediate stop.
Frequently Asked Questions
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