Have you misplaced something at Delhi Airport ? From duty-free bags to documents, travelers frequently forget personal items at this busy international hub.

About Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
Serving as the main international gateway to India’s capital, Delhi IGI Airport is one of the busiest airports in Asia. It features modern terminals, extensive amenities, and connects millions of passengers globally.
Due to high passenger traffic, the airport’s Lost and Found department handles a large volume of lost items daily, providing professional assistance to travelers worldwide.
How to report a lost item in Delhi Airport ?
If you’ve lost your item either inside the plane, at security, at duty free, a restaurant or cafe or while disembarking, the following information will help.
You can also complete and send in the Lost Item Report Form on our platform so that our team can assist you in reporting your lost item(s).
Items lost inside the airport :
If your item was lost in the public or security areas of Terminal 3, head to the airport’s designated Lost and Found counter.
You’ll find it at Terminal 3, Arrivals, opposite Pillar 9.
This service is available 24/7.
Call +91 124 479 7300
Items lost onboard the plane :
For personal belongings left onboard during the flight, you should try to contact your airline‘s lost property service directly.
After passengers disembark, planes are cleaned and swept dor lost items before taking off for their next flight. Found items are most frequenty left at the flight’s destination airport, but can sometimes be missed by staff and follow the plane to a different airport.
What Should You Do If You’ve Lost Something at Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport ?
Losing an item at one of India’s busiest airports can be stressful, but Indira Gandhi International Airport has dedicated services to help you recover your belongings. Whether you lost something during check-in, security, or inside the terminal, here’s what to do.
Common Areas Where Items Are Lost at DEL :
Travelers often misplace items in these locations:
- Check-in Counters and Security Checks : Wallets, phones, boarding passes, and keys are commonly left behind.
- Departure Lounges and Gates : Books, jackets, headphones, and travel accessories are frequently forgotten here.
- Restaurants and Cafés : Small bags, umbrellas, or personal devices may be left on tables or counters.
- Restrooms : Personal care items like cosmetics, glasses, or small bags can be misplaced.
- Baggage Claim Areas and Shuttle Zones : Luggage tags, backpacks, or other travel essentials may be lost during transit.
Providing accurate details about where and when you lost your item will improve the chances of recovery.
Tips to efficiently Report a Lost Item at Delhi Airport
To report a lost item at Indira Gandhi International Airport, you should:
- Provide a detailed description of the item, including color, brand, size, and any distinguishing marks.
- Specify the approximate location and time the item was lost.
- Share your contact details (email and phone number).
- Include relevant flight information, if applicable.
Where to Go for Lost Property at DEL :
Lost and Found offices are available in each terminal:
- Terminal 1 (Domestic Flights): Call +91 96504 95769
- Terminal 2 (Domestic Flights): Call +91 96674 00962
- Terminal 3 (International Flights): Call +91 99580 98651
The offices operate 24/7, ensuring you can report your loss any time.
Lost Something on the Plane ?
Items left onboard are managed by the airlines. Contact your airline directly to inquire about any belongings left on the aircraft.
How Long Does It Take to Hear Back ?
Response times vary, but most travelers receive updates within a few business days. Be sure to follow up if you do not hear back promptly.
Can You Recover Your Item After Leaving India ?
Yes. If your lost property is found after your departure, arrangements can usually be made for shipping or third-party collection. Coordinate with the Lost and Found office for specific procedures.
Recent Lost Items Reported at New Delhi Indira Ghandi Airport
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Small bag left on plane in Oman Air flight from Muscat airport (Oman) to New Delhi Indira Ghandi Airport (India)
Description of lost item(s) : Small bag with personal items. It’s branded Cathay Pacific. It has for example eye shades and some melatonin in it. Location of loss : Oman Air flight…
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Missing Make up bag in Delta Air Lines flight from Amsterdam Shiphol airport (Netherlands) to New Delhi Indira Ghandi Airport (India)
Description of lost item(s) : Mission white make up bag. It contained makeup and white apple air pods. Location of loss : Left it on my seat AMS TO DEL. Flight number…
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Apple iPad Pro in Air India flight from New Delhi Indira Ghandi Airport to Mumbai Chhatrapati-Shivaji airport (India)
Description of lost item(s) : Dear sir, I lost my Apple iPad Pro 13 inch Serial Number:DW*****WHN (with dark blue cover) at security check on Wednesday 4 MARCH ’26 around 7:00am. I…
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Apple Watch Ultra with brown strap in Cathay Pacific flight from New Delhi Indira Ghandi Airport (India) to Hong Kong airport (Hong Kong)
Description of lost item(s) : Apple Watch Ultra I kept it my seat front pocket but forget to take it. My seat number is 69 H Flight CX698, from Delhi to Hong…
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Black iPhone 12 Mini with soft black case on KLM flight from New Delhi Indira Ghandi Airport (India) to Amsterdam Shiphol airport (Netherlands)
Description of lost item(s) : I lost an iphone 12 mini (black) which is palm sized- The item was with me in my seat 12H on flight KL 872 DEL-AMS on February…
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Black pouch with passports on IndiGo flight from New Delhi Indira Ghandi Airport to Vadodara airport (India)
Description of lost item(s) : it was a black pouch, about 8 inches long and 4 inches wide with my passport, OCI card, some cash in it. Location of loss : Overhead…
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iPhone in IndiGo flight from Ayodhya airport to New Delhi Indira Ghandi Airport (India)
Description of lost item(s) : Mobile phone , iPhone with transparent cover and photo of my parents on the main screen Location of loss : Either on flight 6E 6436 from Ayodhya…
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Silver color Macbook Air in flight from New Delhi Indira Ghandi Airport (India) to Jeddah airport (Saudi Arabia)
Description of lost item(s) : I have keptmy silver color macbook air in my flight seat infront flap, it is M2 chip macbook. Location of loss : Item Description: Silver MacBook laptop…
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Xiaomi Rednote 11 Pro in Swiss Airlines flight from Zurich airport (Switzerland) to New Delhi Indira Ghandi Airport (India)
Description of lost item(s) : I have lost my smartphone. Its a black Xiaomi rednote 11 pro. On the back site there is a small drawing from an island with a palm…
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Cashmere jumper with sequin patterns made by Zadig and Voltaire in flight from New Delhi Indira Ghandi Airport (India) to Bahrain airport (Bahrain)
Description of lost item(s) : Grey, cashmere with some sequin patterns on it Make was Zadig and Voltaire Location of loss : Business Class Section of the plane Date of loss :…
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Nintendo Switch forgotten on Air India flight from New Delhi Indira Ghandi Airport (India) to Phuket airport (Thailand)
Description of lost item(s) : Nintendo switch, fotgotten in the flight AI376. We were sitting on row 14 seats A, B, C Location of loss : The aircraft Date of loss :…
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Small brown Calvin Klein bag in New Delhi Indira Ghandi Airport (India)
Description of lost item(s) : During AC43 Air Canada flight to Toronto, I lost a brown Calvin Klein 4 by 6 inches bag which contained ICICI bank debit cards, silver coins, silver…
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Blue iPhone 16 with blue cover on IndiGo flight from New Delhi Indira Ghandi Airport (India) to Singapore airport (Singapore)
Description of lost item(s) : LOST ITEM: IPHONE16 (BLUE WITH BLUE COVER), 128GB SECURITY PIN : FACELOCK SERVICE CONTACT NO. : +61 4****68 Location of loss : CHANGI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT,SINGAPORE FLIGHT :…
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iPhone 16 in IndiGo flight from Katmandou Tribhuvan airport (Nepal) to New Delhi Indira Ghandi Airport (India)
Description of lost item(s) : Seat 20C Front pocket Flight number 6E1152 iPhone 16 Location of loss : Seat 20C Front pocket Date of loss : 09/17/2025 I found this / these…
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AirPods Max In IndiGo flight from New Delhi Indira Ghandi Airport (India) to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi airport (Thailand)
Description of lost item(s) : The headphones iPads Max (additional name Anna) in grey silicon case Location of loss : Flight 6E 1726 arriving on August, 9 at 16.10 Seat number 38F…
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Light blue Samsung phone in Emirates flight from New Delhi Indira Ghandi Airport (India) to Dubai airport (UAE)
Description of lost item(s) : I left my cellular on the plane either by my seat or in the restroom.on flight EK515 from Delhi To Dubai on 16 Jul 2025.I informed a…
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Belroy wallet in IndiGo flight from New Delhi Indira Ghandi Airport to bangalore airport (India)
Description of lost item(s) : It’s a MagSafe card wallet of the make Belroy. It is light green in color and has 3 cards inside. It is about 2″x2.5″ in size. The…
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Reading glasses on IndiGo flight from New Delhi Indira Ghandi Airport (India) to Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport (Nepal)
Description of lost item(s) : reading glasses in a case that has lost its soring. I was sitting in seat 8A on flight 6E1153 from Delhi to Kathmandu on 1st August 2025.If…
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AirPods Pro, Longchamp Tobacco AirPods case, Apple wired earbuds in New Delhi Indira Ghandi Airport (India)
Description of lost item(s) : I lost two small personal items after the security check at Delhi Airport: 1) A small black Jo Marlon dust bag containing a pair of Apple wired…
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Black water bottle on IndiGo flight from New Delhi Indira Ghandi Airport to Goa airport (India)
Description of lost item(s) : A black water bottle, with straw in it. Left it on flight 6E6271 (seat 25a or 25b) Location of loss : Flight 6e6271 Seat 25A or seat…
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Small black bag in IndiGo flight from New Delhi Indira Ghandi Airport (India) to Istanbul airport (Turkey)
Description of lost item(s) : Items left: Small temple replica made of bamboo, black instrument (Sarangi), and black scarf. Inside a black bag labeled Rukus collection. Location of loss : In flight…
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iPad on KLM flight from Amsterdam Shiphol airport (Netherlands) to New Delhi Indira Ghandi Airport (India)
Description of lost item(s) : Rose gold color iPad with blue color cover Location of loss : KLM flight seat number 31 a 31 b 31 c Date of loss : 06/27/2025…
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Casio G-Shock watch at New Delhi Indira Ghandi Airport (India)
Description of lost item(s) : Wristwatch Manufacturer: CASIO G-SHOCK Black, digital display Bezel is also black metal Location of loss : T3, near domestic security check Date of loss : 06/20/2025 I…
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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 Office – Indira Gandhi International Airport
Address : Terminal 3, Arrivals, opposite Pillar 9
New Delhi, Delhi 110037, India
Phone number : +91 124 479 7300
Opening hours : 24/7
Website : https://www.newdelhiairport.in/lost-and-found
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 (...)
