Lost an item at Manchester Airport ? With three busy terminals serving millions of passengers each year, it’s not unusual for personal belongings to be left behind during the travel process.

Manchester Airport (MAN) is one of the UK’s largest air transport hubs, offering extensive domestic and international connections. From bustling check-in areas and security lanes to restaurants and boarding gates, there are many places where items can be misplaced.
How to Report a Lost Item at Manchester Airport ?
The airport’s Lost Property service is operated by Excess Baggage. They manage items found within Terminals 1, 2, and 3, excluding items left onboard aircraft.
You can also submit a Lost Item Report on our platform. Our team will relay your report to the correct local authorities and help follow up on your behalf.
Lost and Found Office Information
Location: Excess Baggage, Terminals 1, 2 & 3, Manchester Airport, Manchester M90 1QX, United Kingdom
Phone: +44 808 169 7030
Hours:
- Terminal 1: 4:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Terminal 2 & 3: 4:00 AM – 8:00 PM
When contacting the Lost Property service, provide a complete description of your item, where it may have been lost, and the date and time of the incident.
Items Lost Onboard a Plane
If your item was left on the aircraft, you’ll need to contact your airline directly. After passengers disembark, cleaning crews and ground staff search for misplaced items, which are then handed to the airline or their handling agent.
Common Locations Where Items Are Misplaced at MAN
- Security trays after screening
- Departure lounges and boarding gates
- Airport restaurants and cafés
- Retail shops and duty-free areas
- Restrooms or seating areas
- Shuttle buses between terminals and car parks
Tips for Reporting Lost Property Effectively
- Provide a clear and detailed description (brand, size, color, unique identifiers)
- Include your contact information and any relevant flight details
- Note the exact time and location you last had the item
Can You Recover Items If You’ve Left the Country ?
In most cases, yes. The Lost Property service can arrange for items to be shipped internationally, subject to handling fees and verification of ownership. Policies may vary, so it’s best to confirm directly with the Excess Baggage Lost Property team.
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Recent Items Lost at Manchester airport
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Bunch of keys with orange tab on Easyjet flight from Belfast airport to Manchester airport (UK)
Description of lost item(s) : Two keys and an orange plastic tab containing the writing St Paul's Men's weekend away. Location of loss : Seat 19c on EZY708 21.50 28/1/26 Date of…
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Apple Watch Ultra in Eurowings flight from Dusseldorf airport (Germany) to Manchester airport (UK)
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Apple iPad in Easyjet flight from Malaga airport (Spain) to Manchester Airport Terminal 2 (UK)
Description of lost item(s) : Apple I Pad Space Grey Colour In a Grey I Pad Protection Case Location of loss : It was Left on Flight EZY 2004 arriving From Malaga…
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Small Green “Notebook” on JetBlue flight from Manchester-Boston airport to Fort Lauderdale airport (USA)
Description of lost item(s) : Lost Small Green “Notebook” – cover says “Notebook”. It is nearly full of handwritten notes for work. Water treatment data, water conservation and other energy and water…
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Glasses in business class flight from Bahrain airport (Bahrain) to Manchester airport (UK)
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3 x clothing men’s fleeces in a large brown carry bag with G-Star written on sides in Manchester airport (UK)
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Suitcase that did not appear on baggage carousel at Manchester airport (UK)
Description of lost item(s) : one suitcase with wheels my wife has the start of memory loss an bought a new suitcase in greece and can not remember what colour it was…
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Bunch of keys on Easyjet flight from Manchester airport (UK) to Rovaniemi airport (Finland)
Description of lost item(s) : 1 bunch of keys comprising: A set of car keys comprising 1 Lexus car key, 1 Stoplock key and a security fob. A set of house keys…
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Blue British passport at Manchester airport terminal 2 arrivals (UK)
Description of lost item(s) : Blue British passport Priya Lauren Ko***ar 24 august 20*0 Bu**ley place of birth Location of loss : Terminal 2 domestic arrivals Date of loss : 12/23/2025 I…
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Blue UK passport in Manchester airport (UK)
Description of lost item(s) : My passport – it is the new blue UK issued one Location of loss : Airport terminal 2, landed back from Saudi Arabia mid November Date of…
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Small vanity bag with toiletries and gold watch in TUI flight from Manchester airport (UK) to Phuket airport (Thailand)
Description of lost item(s) : I left a small clear bag with some toiletries and a gold watch on the outbound TUI flight(TOM 152) seat no. 24D to Phuket arrived 18 Dec…
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Sony black headphones in Cairo airport (Egypt)
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Reading glasses in Finnair flight from Kittilä airport to Helsinki airport (Finland)
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Bose QC earbud right from its case while on Gulf Air flight from Bahrain airport (Bahrain) to Manchester airport (UK)
Description of lost item(s) : This is the right Ear Bud ( Earphone)- Bose earbuds QC-II Location of loss : On the flight GF -5 Seat No 29J. flight from Bahrain to…
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Small black leather case containing Italian passport in Manchester Picadilly train station (UK)
Description of lost item(s) : Small black leather case containing memories, old smartphone Huaweii P30 pro without sim card, my Italian passport number YB****71 Location of loss : Probably lost or in…
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Car key fell out of bag whilst boarding tram from Pier E to Baggage Hall in Zurich airport (Switzerland)
Description of lost item(s) : It is a Landrover Defender car key on a Key Ring with Reg PG73 SJG attached. A fellow passenger saw me at the train station and said…
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Pembroke College Oxford scarf at Gate C17 in Terminal 1 of Berlin Brandenburg airport (Germany)
Description of lost item(s) : A Pembroke College Oxford Scarf. It has my name attached on a white tab. Location of loss : I believe that I left it on a bench…
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Ladies’ Cartier watch at security checkpoint before boarding at Dubai International Airport (United Arab Emirates) while departing on an Emirates flight to Manchester airport (UK)
Description of lost item(s) : A ladies Cartier watch Location of loss : DXB AIRPORT SECURITY BEFORE BOARDING. THE WATCH WAS LEFT IN THE GREY PLASTIC TRAY AT APPROXIMATELY 6.00AM ON 3RD…
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Boox e-reader in Scandinavian Airlines flight from Copenhagen airport (Denmark) to Manchester airport (UK)
Description of lost item(s) : A 12″ tablet/e-reader Boox (Padmu), grey favtic like front cover, black back cover. I put the item to the seat pocket in front of my seat, 11E,…
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Black Apple Watch in Faro airport security checkpoint (Portugal)
Description of lost item(s) : My Apple Watch has a black rubber band on it. I have left a message on my watch stating: This Watch was accidentally left behind faro-Manchester Location…
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iPad on Lufthansa flight from Manchester airport (UK) to Munich airport (Germany)
Description of lost item(s) : iPad with a black cover. Flight 2501 MAN-MUC 22 October Seat 015E I believe I left in the pocket of the seat in front of me. +15208701002…
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Samsung Galaxy A21 in purple case at Budapest airport (Hungary)
Description of lost item(s) : Mobile phone in a purple case. Samsung Galaxy A21 Location of loss : Possibly around seating at gate A2 or around gate B24 Boarded flight LS898 to…
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Ladies silver coloured watch in Manchester airport (UK)
Description of lost item(s) : Ladies silver coloured watch Analog face and hand winder Location of loss : Might be near where I was sat or as I was getting off the…
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Marc Jacobs prescription glasses on flight from Manchester airport (UK) to Orlando airport (USA)
Description of lost item(s) : On light E1 34 to Orlando 7th October a pair a prescription glasses was left in the seat pocket of seat 26k aisle seat The flight was…
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Mens Brown folding wallet in Manchester airport (UK)
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IPad Air and MacBook Air at Manchester airport (UK)
Description of lost item(s) : I have left my ipad and mac book in a trail at the manchester T3 security Ipad air blue case, mac book grey Location of loss :…
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Black backpack in Manchester airport (UK)
Description of lost item(s) : Black backpack – Location of loss : Pick-up zone Manchester airport terminal 3 We were stood to the left of the metal barriers as vehicle pull up…
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Black rectangle shaped bag that zips in Easyjet flight from Manchester airport (UK) to Faro airport (Portugal)
Description of lost item(s) : A black fabric bag that is rectangular in shape with a zipper and a handle. The inside contents are makeup, makeup brushes, etc. Location of loss :…
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Samsung Galaxy A13 mobile phone on Jet2 flight from Manchester airport (UK) to Valencia airport (Spain)
Description of lost item(s) : Samsung Galaxy A13 mobile phone Serial No RF8W1***Q8D tel 07946 817 012 Location of loss : Flight LS2203 Manchester Valencia dropped from pocket between seats 10a &…
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Hearing aid in Ryanair flight from Faro airport (Portugal) to Manchester airport (UK)
Description of lost item(s) : A HEARING AID SEAT NUMBER 33 F Location of loss : SEAT 33F Date of loss : 09/30/2025 I found this / these item(s) If you have…

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 : Excess Baggage Manchester Airport - Lost property service
Address : Excess BaggageTerminal 1, 2 & 3
Manchester Airport
Manchester M90 1QX
Phone number : +44 44 808 169 7030
Opening hours : Terminal 1 : 4:00 am to 11:00 pmTerminal 2 & 3 : 4:00 am to 8:00 pm
Website : https://www.manchesterairport.co.uk/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 (...)
