Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport airport (LIS)

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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

Online check-in opens
36h before departure
Online check-in closes
60 min before
Bag-drop opens
2 hours before departure
Bag-drop closes
60 minutes before departure
Counter location
Terminal 1 main hall — TAP dedicated check-in island, separate Executive + TAP Miles&Go Victoria lobby
Self bag-drop
Terminal 1 self-service kiosks (open 24/7)

Step-by-step at Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport

  1. Check in online

    Open the TAP Air Portugal app or website 36 hours before departure. Save the boarding pass to your phone wallet.

  2. Arrive at Terminal Terminal 1

    TAP Air Portugal flights at LIS depart only from Terminal Terminal 1. Allow 90 minutes from arrival to gate.

  3. Drop off bags at Terminal 1 main hall

    Bag-drop 2 hours before departure, closes 60 minutes before departure. Self-service kiosks available.

  4. Clear security

    Submit your wait time on the airport page above to help others. Standard liquids rule: 100 ml in a single transparent bag.

  5. 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

  • Boarding starts: 30 minutes before departure
  • Gate closes: 20 minutes before departure
  • Boarding order: Executive → TAP Miles&Go Victoria/Gold → Star Alliance Gold → Zone 1–4
  • Priority boarding available: Yes (extra fee)

Terminal Terminal 1 notes

  • Typical gates

    TAP Air Portugal flights typically depart from gates Terminal 1 Schengen + non-Schengen + long-haul gates.

  • Walk time

    Expect 5–15 minutes from security to the furthest gate.

  • 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.

  • Lounges

    TAP Premium Lounge T1 (Executive + Miles&Go Victoria/Gold + Star Alliance Gold). Modern facility with Portuguese cuisine including pastel de nata.

  • 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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TAP Air Portugal routes from LIS

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