Have you lost something at East Midlands Airport ? From misplaced hand luggage and shopping bags to phones or important documents, travellers regularly leave items behind during their journey through EMA.
About East Midlands Airport (EMA)
Located between Derby, Nottingham, and Leicester, East Midlands Airport is a key UK hub for both domestic and international flights. It serves millions of passengers yearly and operates numerous charter and low-cost flights to Europe and beyond.
Thanks to its size and traffic, EMA has a dedicated Lost Property team to help recover items left in terminal areas or at security.
How to Report a Lost Item at East Midlands Airport ?
Whether you forgot something at security, dropped it in a café, or left it behind while boarding, you can report your item directly through the Lost and Found service at EMA.
You may also submit a Lost Item Report on our platform. Our team will forward your report to the appropriate airport service and keep you updated.
The Lost Property office at East Midlands Airport is located in the terminal building.
They are open daily from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
You can contact the airport’s Lost and Found team at: +44 1332 852852
Lost Items in the Terminal
If your item was lost in any of the following areas, it’s likely been submitted to the airport’s central Lost and Found:
- Departure gates and lounges
- Check-in desks or baggage drop
- Shops, cafés, and waiting areas
- Airport restrooms or security checkpoints
Lost Items Onboard Your Flight ?
If you think you left your item on the aircraft itself, the airline is usually responsible for handling it. Contact your airline’s customer service or ground handling team directly. Some items may be returned to the airport’s lost property office depending on the carrier.
Tips for Reporting a Lost Item
When filing a report, include as much information as possible:
- A clear description of the item: brand, model, color, distinguishing features
- Approximate time and location of loss
- Your contact details (email, phone number)
- Your flight number or destination (if applicable)
Information Last Updated On :
Recent Items Lost at East Midlands Airport
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Travel adapters and notebook on Jet2 flight from East Midlands airport (UK) to Alicante airport (Spain)
Description of lost item(s) : 2 travel adapters 1small notebook pale blue (approx 5 by 4 inches) Location of loss : Think it may have fallen out of rucksack and still be…
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Black Antler suitcase at East Midlands airport baggage collection point (UK) after Jet 2 fight from Malaga airport (Spain)
Description of lost item(s) : I think I have left my small black hard plastic Antler suitcase in the baggage collection point Location of loss : Baggage collection point where the golf…
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Small black hand luggage suitcase & a black leather carry bag at East Midlands airport (UK)
Description of lost item(s) : Small black pull along hand luggage with zips. Inside are small items. Cream scarf blue neck brace, sunglasses etc. a small black mulberry carry bag with a…
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Black wallet containing 2 bank cards in flight from East Midlands airport (UK) to Palma de Mallorca airport (Spain)
Description of lost item(s) : A small fold over black wallet, containing 2 x bank cards and approximately 3 euros in cash Location of loss : Aeroplane seat or toilet. Flight was…
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Black Nokia 105 4 G duel sim basic phone at East Midlands airport (UK)
Description of lost item(s) : on 20/6/24 at approx 12 noon I was sitting on seats in front of Jet2/Tui check in queues waiting for my check in on a Ryanair flight…
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Gold bangle on Jet2 flight from East Midlands aiprort (UK) to Verona airport (Italy)
Description of lost item(s) : I have lost a solid gold C shape bangle which might have come off my wrist when I removed my coat to put in the overhead locker.…
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Black Samsung S23 Ultra on Ryanair flight from Alicante (Spain) to East Midlands Airport (UK)
Description of lost item(s) : My item is a black Samsung in a hard cover with my picture on the screen. I forgot it when I went to purchase some items in…
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Blue scarf with green and blue dots at East Midlands airport (UK)
Description of lost item(s) : Blue light coloured scarf with green and blue dots Location of loss : St Airport cafe or flifht to Eadt Mudlands Date of loss : 04/11/2025 I…
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Coat with passport in the pocket at East Midlands airport (UK)
Description of lost item(s) : Blue jacket with my passport in the inside pocket. Location of loss : After toilets near carousel & exit Date of loss : 04/09/2025 I found this…
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Diamond ring with a semi precious blue stone in middle on flight from Palma de Mallorca airport (Spain) to East Midlands (UK)
Description of lost item(s) : Dear Sirs I was on the Tui flight number TOM 7625 from Palma to East Midlands airport on Saturday 28th September 2024 when I lost my ring…
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 : East Midlands Airport Lost Property Office 
Address : East Midlands AirportCastle Donington DE74 2SA
Phone number : +0044 (0)808 164 0792 
Opening hours : Monday to Friday from 9:00AM to 5:00PM 
Website : https://www.eastmidlandsairport.com/help/passenger-guides/lost-property/
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 (...)