Which has the bigger carry-on allowance, Iberia or TAP?

Iberia: 56 × 40 × 25 cm (22 × 15.7 × 9.8 in), up to 10 kg (22 lb). TAP: 55 × 40 × 20 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 7.9 in), up to 8 kg (17.6 lb). Iberia allows the larger bag.

Do Iberia and TAP include a carry-on on basic economy?

Iberia: Long-haul Basic fares include a carry-on; on European routes, check your fare. TAP: Discount fares include the carry-on and a personal item but no checked bag.

Where do Iberia and TAP fly from?

Iberia's main hubs are Madrid (MAD). TAP's are LIS, OPO. The better pick is often whichever flies nonstop from your airport.

Are Iberia and TAP partners?

They aren't in the same alliance (Iberia: oneworld; TAP: Star Alliance), so miles and status generally don't transfer between them.

IB vs TP · 2026 comparison

Iberia vs TAP

Iberia wins on a bigger carry-on and a more generous carry-on weight limit; TAP wins on a carry-on on its cheapest fare. Here's how they compare on bags, fees, comfort, reliability and loyalty.

Verified Oct 17, 2026By Steven MoHow we check Report a correction

Iberia

Wins 2 categories

A bigger carry-on
A more generous carry-on weight limit

TAP

Wins 1 category

A carry-on on its cheapest fare

Quick verdict

Iberia wins on a bigger carry-on and a more generous carry-on weight limit; TAP wins on a carry-on on its cheapest fare. Check the cheapest fare's bag rules before you compare prices.

Carry-on size: Iberia: 56 × 40 × 25 cm · TAP: 55 × 40 × 20 cm
Carry-on on the cheapest fare: Iberia: Not on some basic fares · TAP: Included on every fare

Side by side

	Iberia	TAP
Bags
Carry-on size	56 × 40 × 25 cm	55 × 40 × 20 cm
Carry-on on the cheapest fare	Not on some basic fares	Included on every fare
Carry-on weight limit	10 kg (22 lb)	8 kg (17.6 lb)
Personal item	40 × 30 × 15 cm	40 × 30 × 15 cm
Network
Alliance	oneworld	Star Alliance
Loyalty program	Iberia Club	TAP Miles&Go
Main hubs	MAD	LIS, OPO

Highlighted values are better for travelers. Fees are for U.S. domestic economy flights; on-time data is 2025 U.S. DOT figures for each airline's own flights.

Bags and fees

Iberia allows a carry-on up to 56 × 40 × 25 cm (22 × 15.7 × 9.8 in), and TAP up to 55 × 40 × 20 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 7.9 in), so Iberia's is roomier.

Iberia's Basic can be personal-item only, while TAP includes it on every fare.

Carry-on weight limits: 10 kg (22 lb) on Iberia, 8 kg (17.6 lb) on TAP.

Personal items: 40 × 30 × 15 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 5.9 in) on Iberia, and 40 × 30 × 15 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 5.9 in) on TAP.

Basic economy

Iberia (Basic): Long-haul Basic fares include a carry-on; on European routes, check your fare.

TAP (Discount): Discount fares include the carry-on and a personal item but no checked bag.

Loyalty and where they fly

Iberia is in oneworld and TAP is in Star Alliance.

Loyalty programs: Iberia Club (Iberia) and TAP Miles&Go (TAP).

Iberia's main hubs are Madrid (MAD). TAP's are LIS, OPO. The best choice often comes down to which airline flies nonstop from your airport.

Which should you book?

Choose Iberia if you want…

a bigger carry-on
a more generous carry-on weight limit
to earn and use oneworld miles and status
nonstops from MAD

Choose TAP if you want…

a carry-on on its cheapest fare
to earn and use Star Alliance miles and status
nonstops from LIS, OPO

On a route both fly, the cheaper ticket isn't always the cheaper trip: add the bags you'll actually bring, and check the fare rules before you book.

Iberia vs TAP FAQ

It depends on what matters most to you. Iberia wins on a bigger carry-on and a more generous carry-on weight limit; TAP wins on a carry-on on its cheapest fare. If they fly the same route, compare the total price with bags included.

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Last verified Oct 17, 2026. Airlines change their rules without notice, so confirm with the airline before you fly.

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