Lost and Found Istanbul Airport (IST)

Have you lost something at Istanbul International airport ? Find out how to report a lost item in one of the world’s busiest airports.

Forgotten items at the airport

What Should You Do If You’ve Lost Something at Istanbul Airport ?

Losing an item at Istanbul Airport can be frustrating, but the airport offers a well-organized Lost and Found service to assist travelers in recovering their personal items. Whether your item was misplaced at check-in, security, or inside the terminal, here’s what you need to know.

Have you lost something in Istanbul Airport? From boarding gates to coffee counters, thousands of personal belongings are left behind every day.

How to report a lost item in Istanbul Airport ?

Whether you’ve misplaced your item at security, in a terminal area, or during your flight, you’ll find practical guidance on this page on how to report your loss.

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).

Lost something in the airport ?

If you lost your item within the airport facilities (waiting areas, restrooms, shops…), contact the Istanbul Airport Lost and Found Office.

The Lost Property Office is located at:

Tayakadın District, Terminal Street No.1, Arnavutköy, Istanbul, Turkey

The office is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

You can reach them by phone at: +90 444 1 442

Item(s) lost on the plane

If you left something onboard, you’ll need to reach out to your airline directly or their dedicated Lost and Found contact.

Lost something while travelling with Turkish Airlines ? Check out our dedicated Turkish Airlines lost and found page. You’ll find everything you need to know to report a lost item with Turkey’s number one air travel company.

Found items at Istanbul airport are held for up to three months. If unclaimed, personal data is removed and securely destroyed, and the items are then donated to charity, recycled, or auctioned off.

Information Last Updated On :

Istanbul Airport Lost and found Service
lost items 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

info lost and found Name : Istanbul Airport Lost and Found
adress lost and found Address : Tayakadın District, Terminal N° 1
34283 Arnavutköy, Istanbul
phone number lost and found Phone number : +90 444 1 442
opening hours lost property Opening hours : 24/7
website adress lost and found Website : https://www.istairport.com/en/services/experience/airport-services/lost-and-found-property-services/?locale=en

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 (...)