Orbest vs TAP Portugal
Side-by-side comparison of Orbest and TAP Portugal: cabin and checked baggage allowances, fees, online check-in deadlines, alliances, hubs and contacts.
| Orbest | TAP Portugal | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Portugal | Portugal |
| Founded | 2007 | 1945 |
| Type | Full-service airline | Full-service airline |
| Alliance | - | Star Alliance |
| Main hubs | Lisbon Airport | Lisbon Airport |
| Aircraft types | 1 | 4 |
| Checked bag (Economy) | - | not included (from 37 EUR (≈ 43 USD)) |
| First checked bag fee | - | from 37 EUR (≈ 43 USD) |
| Extra bag fee | - | from 60 EUR (≈ 70 USD) |
| Online check-in opens | 24 h | 36 h |
| Online check-in closes | 1 h | 45 min |
| Airport check-in fee | free | free |
| Customer service phone | +351 215 550 685 | (+351) 211 234 400 |
Key differences
- TAP Portugal opens online check-in earlier (36 h before departure vs 24 h).
- TAP Portugal lets you check in online closer to departure (45 min vs 1 h).
- TAP Portugal is a Star Alliance member, so miles and status benefits carry over to partner airlines.
Other comparisons
Allowances shown are for the basic Economy fare on most routes. Fees are the lowest published prices and change often - confirm on the official websites before booking.

