Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport airport (OPO)

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TAP Air Portugal Check-in at Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport

TAP Air Portugal departs from Terminal Main Terminal at Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport. Online check-in opens 36h before departure.

TAP Air Portugal check-in rules at OPO

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
Main Terminal — TAP dedicated check-in island, separate Executive + TAP Miles&Go Victoria lobby
Self bag-drop
Main Terminal self-service kiosks (open 24/7)

Step-by-step at Francisco Sá Carneiro 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 Main Terminal

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

  3. Drop off bags at Main Terminal 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 Main Terminal 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 OPO

  • 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 Main Terminal notes

  • Typical gates

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

  • Walk time

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

  • Eat & shop

    Main Terminal has Portuguese + international food (Pastéis de Belém, Vitorino Coffee), Port wine shops, duty-free.

  • Lounges

    TAP Premium Lounge OPO (Executive + Miles&Go Victoria/Gold + Star Alliance Gold). Modern facility.

  • Family / accessibility

    Family priority lane. Stroller drop at gate. TAP free children's amenity bag on long-haul.

Known issues at OPO with TAP Air Portugal

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.

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