Have you lost a personal item while travelling with Air Tahiti ? Every day, items are left behind by passengers travelling with Air Tahiti. Here’s what happens to lost items and how you can report your lost property.
Do airlines actually look for lost items ?
Yes. Air Tahiti works with local airports to manage and return lost property.
What happens to lost property on an Air Tahiti flight ?
Flight crew collects items left onboard and hands them over to the airport Lost and Found service.

How long does Air Tahiti keep found property ?
Usually for 30 to 90 days.
Can you recover lost items from an Air Tahiti flight ?
Yes, with detailed and timely reporting.
How to report a lost item onboard an Air Tahiti flight ?
If you’ve lost an item during your trip with Air Tahiti, our team is here to assist you.
Lost items while travelling with Air Tahiti are submitted to different agencies based on where they were found. You can complete and send in the Lost Item Report Form on our platform so that our team can assist you in locating your lost item(s).
Air Tahiti’s Lost and Found service is available at:
Domestic Terminal, Faa’a International Airport
Papeete, Tahiti
Opening hours: Monday to Saturday, 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Contact number: +689 40 86 42 42
Airports served by Air Tahiti Lost and Found services:
- Faa’a International Airport (PPT) — Main hub
- Rangiroa Airport (RGI)
- Bora Bora Airport (BOB)
- Moorea Airport (MOZ)
- Raiatea Airport (RFP)
Most common items lost on Air Tahiti flights:
Travel documents, sun hats, sunglasses, headphones, small backpacks and phones are frequently misplaced.

If you have lost one or several item(s), you will find information on how to contact a lost and found property service on this page. Contact information following the loss of an item
Name : Lost and Found of Air Tahiti
Address : Air Tahiti Airport Tahiti-Faa'a
BP 314 – 98 713 Papeete
Tahiti - French Polynesia
Phone number : (+689) 40 86 42 42
Opening hours :
Website : https://www.airtahiti.com/formulaire-nous-contacter
List of the main items found
- Lost Personal Items : Keys, ID, Passport, Wallet, Documents, Badge, Licence (...)
- Lost Electronics : Phone, Tablet, Device charger, Camera, Laptop, Headphones (...)
- Lost Accessories : Purse, Bag, Backpack, Sunglasses, Eyeglasses, Jewellery (...)
- Lost Clothing : Gloves, Cap, Hat, Scarf, Sweater, Coat, Vest (...)
