LIS · Lisbon · Terminal Terminal 1
TAP Air Portugal Check-in at Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport
TAP Air Portugal departs from Terminal Terminal 1 at Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport. Online check-in opens 36h before departure.
TAP Air Portugal check-in rules at LIS
Step-by-step at Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport
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Check in online
Open the TAP Air Portugal app or website 36 hours before departure. Save the boarding pass to your phone wallet.
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Arrive at Terminal Terminal 1
TAP Air Portugal flights at LIS depart only from Terminal Terminal 1. Allow 90 minutes from arrival to gate.
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Drop off bags at Terminal 1 main hall
Bag-drop 2 hours before departure, closes 60 minutes before departure. Self-service kiosks available.
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Clear security
Submit your wait time on the airport page above to help others. Standard liquids rule: 100 ml in a single transparent bag.
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Walk to gate Terminal 1 Schengen + non-Schengen + long-haul gates
Allow 5–15 minutes from security to your gate. Boarding starts 30 minutes before departure; gate closes 20 minutes before.
Boarding TAP Air Portugal at LIS
Terminal Terminal 1 notes
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Typical gates
TAP Air Portugal flights typically depart from gates Terminal 1 Schengen + non-Schengen + long-haul gates.
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Walk time
Expect 5–15 minutes from security to the furthest gate.
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Eat & shop
Terminal 1 has Portuguese + international food (Pastéis de Belém, Vasco da Gama café, Starbucks), Portuguese wine + cork shops, duty-free with Port wine.
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Lounges
TAP Premium Lounge T1 (Executive + Miles&Go Victoria/Gold + Star Alliance Gold). Modern facility with Portuguese cuisine including pastel de nata.
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Family / accessibility
Family priority lane. Stroller drop at gate. TAP offers free children's amenity bag on long-haul to Brazil.
Known issues at LIS with TAP Air Portugal
Brazil long-haul check-in opens earlier
Problem: TAP Brazil routes (GRU, GIG, REC) require enhanced documentation — APIS data, immigration forms.
Solution: Submit passenger info via TAP app 48h before. Online check-in must complete 4h before for Brazil flights — earlier than other destinations.
Discount fare excludes checked bag
Problem: TAP Discount fare on European routes excludes checked bag. Adding 23 kg costs €25–55 online.
Solution: Pre-pay during booking or upgrade to Basic fare which includes one bag. Long-haul Brazil routes always include 23 kg.
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