Is TAP Portugal a Good Airline to Fly in 2026? Full Review & Flying Tips

TAP Portugal has below-average punctuality with an on-time rating of 62% and frequent delays, often arriving 50+ minutes behind schedule.

TAP offers competitive economy fares and affordable transatlantic flights, especially to smaller European destinations, with NYC to Lisbon starting from $200.

Customer service is widely criticized as poor, particularly when issues arise, with slow refund processing and unhelpful ground staff during irregular operations.

Economy passengers get one free checked bag (50 lbs/23 kg), but TAP strictly enforces carry-on weight limits of 17 lbs (8 kg), which most airlines don't.

The airline provides decent onboard service with good food quality and modern aircraft like the  A330neo with lie-flat business seats, but cramped economy seating.

TAP struggles with flight disruptions, offering poor communication during delays/cancellations, and often requiring passengers to handle rebooking and accommodation costs themselves.