✓ Policy web-verified 2026-06-20
The good news with TAAG Angola Airlines is that, unlike Europe’s no-frills carriers, even the cheapest Economy fare still includes a checked bag — TAAG runs largely on the piece concept, so an international ticket from Luanda typically gives you two checked bags of 23 kg each, while shorter regional African routes often give you just one. There’s no €0 hand-luggage-only fare here; a deal-priced TAAG ticket is a real ticket with real allowance.
On top of that you get one cabin bag up to 8 kg (55 x 40 x 20 cm) plus a personal item that slides under the seat. The catch is that TAAG mixes the piece concept and the older weight concept depending on route, aircraft and fare, so the one thing you must do before flying is confirm whether your specific ticket says 1 piece or 2 pieces — the difference is an entire suitcase.
Quick facts
| Free personal item | approx. 40 x 30 x 15 cm, under the seat |
| Cabin bag | 55 x 40 x 20 cm, up to 8 kg |
| Cheapest fare includes a bag? | Yes — 1 or 2 x 23 kg checked (route-dependent) |
| Economy checked | 1-2 pieces x 23 kg |
| Business checked | 2 pieces x 32 kg |
| First Class checked | up to 3 pieces x 32 kg |
| Max single-bag dimensions | 158 cm total (L+W+H) |
| Excess bag fee | from ~$35 domestic / ~$90 regional / ~$170 international |
Cabin bag & personal item
| Item | Allowance |
|---|---|
| Personal item | approx. 40 x 30 x 15 cm (handbag, laptop bag, camera bag or medical device) — under the seat, all fares |
| Cabin / carry-on bag | 55 x 40 x 20 cm, up to 8 kg — one piece, included on all fares |
Checked baggage & fees
| Economy allowance | 1 piece on many regional routes; 2 pieces on long-haul (e.g. Luanda-Lisbon, Luanda-Havana) |
| Economy weight limit | 23 kg per piece |
| Business Class | 2 pieces x 32 kg |
| First Class | up to 3 pieces x 32 kg |
| Max dimensions per bag | 158 cm total (length + width + height) |
| Excess / extra bag fee | from ~$35 USD domestic, ~$90 USD regional, ~$170 USD international — varies by route and channel |
What each fare includes
| Cabin | Personal | Cabin | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economy (regional) | approx. 40 x 30 x 15 cm | 55 x 40 x 20 cm, 8 kg | Often 1 x 23 kg |
| Economy (long-haul) | approx. 40 x 30 x 15 cm | 55 x 40 x 20 cm, 8 kg | 2 x 23 kg |
| Business | approx. 40 x 30 x 15 cm | 55 x 40 x 20 cm, 8 kg | 2 x 32 kg |
| First Class | approx. 40 x 30 x 15 cm | 55 x 40 x 20 cm, 8 kg | up to 3 x 32 kg |
What you actually get on a cheap fare
What you actually get on a cheap TAAG deal fare: a proper Economy ticket — one 8 kg cabin bag, a personal item, and at least one 23 kg checked bag included. That alone makes TAAG generous next to the European LCCs that strip everything. The real variable isn’t whether you get a bag, it’s how many: many intra-Africa and regional routes drop you to a single 23 kg piece, while the long-haul flights to Lisbon and Havana give you two.
So budget for the second bag, not the first. If your ticket only includes one piece and you need two, an extra checked bag runs from roughly $90 on regional and ~$170 on international routes when added in advance — and meaningfully more if you’re caught at the airport.
Oversize, sports & special items
Sports equipment, musical instruments and oversized items are accepted as checked baggage but should be declared and pre-arranged with TAAG’s reservations centre — anything over the 158 cm/23 kg standard piece is treated as oversize/excess and priced accordingly, and bulky instruments may need an extra seat. Items exceeding standard weight or dimensions are charged under the excess-baggage scale rather than carried free.
TAAG has rolled out a new baggage policy (“Nova politica de bagagem”) consolidating its piece-concept rules across regions, which is why allowances now hinge on route and fare rather than a single flat number.
Frequently asked questions
Does the cheapest TAAG Angola Airlines fare include a checked bag?
Yes. Unlike European budget carriers, even basic Economy includes checked baggage — typically one 23 kg piece on regional routes and two 23 kg pieces on long-haul flights such as Luanda-Lisbon and Luanda-Havana.
How much carry-on can I bring on TAAG?
One cabin bag up to 55 x 40 x 20 cm and 8 kg, plus one personal item (around 40 x 30 x 15 cm) such as a handbag, laptop bag or camera bag that fits under the seat.
How many checked bags does TAAG Economy allow?
It depends on the route. Long-haul Economy typically allows 2 pieces of 23 kg, while many shorter regional African routes allow just 1 piece of 23 kg.
What is the checked baggage allowance in Business and First Class?
Business Class generally allows 2 pieces of up to 32 kg each. First Class allows up to 3 pieces of up to 32 kg each.
How much does an extra or overweight bag cost on TAAG?
Excess-baggage fees start from roughly $35 USD on domestic flights, ~$90 USD on regional flights and ~$170 USD on international flights. Exact prices vary by route, weight and whether you pay in advance or at the airport.
What is the maximum size for a single checked bag?
Each checked bag must not exceed 158 cm in total dimensions (length + width + height). Anything larger is treated as oversize and charged as excess baggage.
Does TAAG use the weight concept or the piece concept?
Both. TAAG applies the piece concept (a set number of bags at a fixed weight, e.g. 2 x 23 kg) on many routes and the weight concept (a total kilo allowance) on others, depending on the route and aircraft.
Can I carry sports equipment or a musical instrument?
Yes, but declare and arrange it with TAAG’s reservations centre in advance. Oversize or overweight items are accepted as checked baggage under the excess-baggage scale, and large instruments may require an extra seat.
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