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

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.
Good to Know :
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.
Recent Lost items at Istanbul airport
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GoPro Hero 10 camera in Turkish Airlines flight from Malé International airport (Maldives) to Istanbul airport (Turkey)
Description of lost item(s) : lost item on a Turkish Airlines flight. Flight route: Male (MLE) – Istanbul (IST) Date: March 22, 2026 I believe I left my camera on the aircraft,…
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Small dark blue canvas purse containing multiple chargers and 1 set of earphones in Turkish Airlines flight from Tokyo Haneda airport (Japan) to Istanbul airport (Turkey)
Description of lost item(s) : Dark blue purse, kept from a flight with Air France (the one they give out in premium economy), about 15x20cm in size, with zipper Inside: – one…
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Airpods taken by accident in Turkish Airlines flight from Istanbul airport (Turkey) to Los Angeles LAX airport (USA)
Description of lost item(s) : I accidentally took a passenger's airpods. TK 0009 IST to LAX. on 3/15/26. I sat in Business class 5A, he sat in 5B. They were taken in…
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Samsung mobile phone in red case in Turkish Airlines flight from Dublin airport (Ireland) to Istanbul airport (Turkey)
Description of lost item(s) : Samsung mobile phone in red case , with bank card and travel pass inside Location of loss : On the airplane . When landing, the steward asked…
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Samsung phone and headphones on flight from Chișinău (Moldova) to Istanbul airport (Turkey)
Description of lost item(s) : Phone is samsung S22. Locked by pin and biometric. It is in its propietary folding cover. which when covered displays time Phones are soundblaster jam, over the…
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Kindle e-book and earbuds in Turkish Airlines flight from Istanbul airport (Turkey) to Lisbon airport (Portugal)
Description of lost item(s) : I lost kindle ebook and nothing earbuds in seat pocket. Flight from istambul to lisbon on the 12th of march Reservation number SC**CD TK1759 Seat:21D Location of…
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Wallet with documents, payment cards and cash in Turkish Airlines flight from Istanbul airport (Turkey) to Hanoï airport (Vietnam)
Description of lost item(s) : Brown leather wallet with cash approx. pln 3,000 id card issued to M****n O***ski driving license issued to M****n O***ski ING payment card for M****n O***ski ING…
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Black Samsung S23 Note in Turkish Airlines flight from Tashkent airport (Uzbekistan) to Istanbul airport (Turkey)
Description of lost item(s) : I lost my black Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra in the airplane going from Taskent to Istanbul – flight TK69 – Seat 17 – March, 10th – 09:55…
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Blue backpack, three duty-free shopping bags, a brown jacket, a green pillow, and a red carry-on suitcase at Istanbul airport (Turkey)
This report of lost property was transmitted in Spanish. Description of lost item(s) : Merhaba. Uçağım aşırı doluydu, bu yüzden D10 kapısından geri dönmek zorunda kaldık. Pasaport kontrolünden geçmem gerektiği söylendi, bu…
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Cork business card holder at Istanbul Sabiha Gökcen Airport (Turkey)
Description of lost item(s) : Good day, a cork business card holder was lost on the premises of Sabiha Gökcen Airport. A finder's fee will be paid. Thank you in advance. Kind…
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Black wallet in Wizz Air UK flight from London Gatwick airport (UK) to Istanbul airport (Turkey)
Description of lost item(s) : Black wallet with Liverpool badge on containing credit cards and £10 cash Location of loss : Seat 14f Date of loss : 03/09/2026 I found this /…
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Navy blue fanny pack belt bag in Istanbul airport (Turkey)
Description of lost item(s) : Navy blue belt bag, dropped accidentally while exiting the plane. Two credit cards inside abd two chapters sticks yellow abd pink Location of loss : As I…
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Rolex watch in Istanbul airport (Turkey)
Description of lost item(s) : Rolex Watch silver watch strap and Dark blue background Location of loss : First or second Xray security control point Date of loss : 03/09/2026 I found…
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Black North Face jacket in Turkish Airlines flight from Istanbul airport (Turkey) to Singapore Changi airport (Singapore)
Description of lost item(s) : I forgot my black north face jacket on seat 26B on flight TK0054 to Singapore on 08th March 2026 (08/03/2026). The coat was underneath a blanket and…
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Sunglasses in Turkish Airlines flight from Bali Denpasar airport (Indonesia) to Istanbul airport (Turkey) or to Dusseldorf airport (Germany)
Description of lost item(s) : sunglasses Location of loss : flight TK0311 denpasar istanbul, 03.03.2026 22.00 row20 A or istandbul airport(transit) or flight TK1523 istanbul düsseldorf 04.03..2026 row 18B Date of loss…
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iPad on Turkish Airlines flight from Istanbul airport (Turkey) to Copenhagen airport (Denmark)
Description of lost item(s) : I forgot my iPad on TK1783 seat 11F, 2/26/2026, from Istanbul to Copenhagen. My iPad is covered by black case. The lock screen is a a picture…
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Samsung tablet in flight from Amsterdam Shiphol airport (Netherlands) to Istanbul airport (Turkey)
Description of lost item(s) : A samsung tablet in a bronze colored tablet holder. There is also a tablet pan attached in the holder. Location of loss : Behind or under my…
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iPad on IndiGo flight from Mumbai Chhatrapati-Shivaji airport (India) to Istanbul airport (Turkey)
Description of lost item(s) : 10.9 in iPad, silver, seat 9J Location of loss : Seat pocket of seat 9J on flight 6E17 from Mumbai to Istanbul on Feb 21, 2026 Date…
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AirPods on Turkish Airlines flight from Stockholm-Arlanda airport (Sweden) to Istanbul airport (Turkey)
Description of lost item(s) : Its an white AirPod with my namne on it, ”Maria” Location of loss : At the flight TK1790 from Stockholm to Istanbul the 20th of February 2026,…
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iPad in flight from Beijing International airport (China) to Istanbul airport (Turkey)
Description of lost item(s) : iPad with a case Location of loss : In my seat on flight Date of loss : 02/17/2026 I found this / these item(s) If you have…
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Louis Vutton wallet at Istanbul airport gate A7B (Turkey)
Description of lost item(s) : Brown Louis Vouiton wallet Location of loss : Gate A7B Around Unifree shop Date of loss : 02/19/2026 I found this / these item(s) If you have…
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Black phone in Istanbul airport restroom (Turkey)
Description of lost item(s) : black cell phone with protective case. Verizon is the carrier. Location of loss : in wash room on counter by sink Date of loss : 02/16/2026 I…
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Necklace with manta ray pendant in Turkish Airlines flight from Malé airport (Maldives) to Istanbul airport (Turkey) or to Amsterdam Shiphol airport (Netherlands)
Description of lost item(s) : Necklace with hanger of manta ray in silver. In a fabric case with the receipt (49 USD) Location of loss : Flight tk 735 on 15 FEB…
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Eternity brand perfume, hair jell, braun all in one style kit series hair trimmer in at Los Angeles LAX airport (USA) or Istanbul airport (Turkey)
Description of lost item(s) : My spouse's belongings were no where to be found once we opened our luggage upon arrival to Istanbul. The missing items were: A recently opened bottle of…
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Cream coloured canvas holdall with the word ‘ROBUCHON’ on the side in Istanbul airport (Turkey)
Description of lost item(s) : I have lost a cream coloured holdall, it has the word ROBUCHON on the side. it contains, a White Blazer, with brass buttons, a brown knitted, shawl.…
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Dark blue fabric suitcase in Istanbul airport (Turkey)
Description of lost item(s) : A carry-on-sized suitcase. Dark blue fabric. On wheels. Inside were: a folder with sheet music, a silk shirt with small flowers, a blue jacket, Polo cologne, black…
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Samsonite bag during flight from Vienna airport (Austria) to Moscow Sheremetyevo International airport (Russia) via Istanbul airport (Turkey)
Description of lost item(s) : There is Siona bag inside + a green Spag bag + new brownshoes and new belt. There is also lots of underwater and shirts and one sweater.…
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Plastic Bulgarian residence permit card in Istanbul airport (Turkey)
This report of lost property was transmitted in French Description of lost item(s) : A plastic card with a photograph measuring 8.5 x 5.5 centimeters is a document granting temporary residence permit…
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One diamond ring and one ring with a black onyx stone in Turkish Airlines flight from New York JFK airport (USA) to Istanbul airport (Turkey)
Description of lost item(s) : 1. one ring with small diamonds in a square shape 2. one ring with a black onyx stone encased in gold leaf like branches It would have…
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iPad with red cover that says “Poppy” in Turkish Airlines flight from Kilimandjaro airport (Tanzania) to Istanbul airport (Turkey)
Description of lost item(s) : iPad with red cover. Name “Poppy” on cover. Left on board seat 3b Glight 568 JRO to IST on Jan 22 Location of loss : Left at…
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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 : Istanbul Airport Lost and Found
Address : Tayakadın District, Terminal N° 134283 Arnavutköy, Istanbul
Phone number : +90 444 1 442
Opening hours : 24/7
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 (...)
