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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Red Columbia jacket on Turkish Airlines flight from Seattle-Tacoma airport (USA) to Istanbul airport (Turkey)
Description of lost item(s) : A red Columbia jacket with two metal clasps at the top. It is a winter jacket with a checkered like pattern cover most of it. Location of…
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Roromangna brand fur coat in Turkish airlines business lounge at Istanbul airport (Turkey)
Description of lost item(s) : I have forgotten the item in Turkish airline business lounge, on the white charges next to the lockers .it is a beige fur coat and the brand…
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Hard shell zip case 20 kg in Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen airport (Turkey)
Description of lost item(s) : Dear Pegasus Airlines Lost & Found Team, My checked baggage was left behind in Istanbul by Pegasus Airlines on 03 January 2026 during my itinerary LED–SAW–ZRH (flights…
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Dark navy-blue wool scarf in Turkish Airlines flight from Frankfurt airport (Germany) to Istanbul airport (Turkey)
Description of lost item(s) : Dark navy-blue scarf, wool/knitted material, plain design (no pattern) • Most likely left in the overhead cabin above seat D Location of loss : • TK1612 —…
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Kids toys: 2 teddy bears and 1 fox in Pegasus Airlines flight from Istanbul airport (Turkey) to Barcelona airport (Spain)
Description of lost item(s) : Dear Lost and Found Service, Hello! I am writing to report a lost item that is very important to my child. I left a bag on board…
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Black lace makeup bag on flight from Colombo airport (Sri Lanka) to Istanbul airport (Turkey)
Description of lost item(s) : i lost a black lace makeup bag on the flight TK733 on the 25th of december which took off from colombo at 10pm to go to istanbul.…
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Necklace with 3 strings of wooden beads and a clasp with small pearls and diamonds in Istanbul airport (Turkey)
Description of lost item(s) : A necklace with 3 strands of wooden beads and a small clasp with small pearls and diamonds in the form of a star. The beads have the…
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Black leather Claudie Pierrot wallet in Turkish Airlines flight from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi airport (Thailand) to Istanbul airport (Turkey)
Description of lost item(s) : Black wallet with gold circle in the front All my card in it with my name Pa***ne Vil*****ve 2 credit cards one yellow one green One carte…
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Black bag with blue Sony headphones on Turkish Airlines flight from Beijing Capital International Airport (China) to Istanbul Airport (Turkey)
Description of lost item(s) : Small black drawstring pouch with blue Sony headphones and cables inside. Location of loss : Seat 63 D, on Turkish airlines flight CA856, landed into Istanbul on…
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Black Samsung mobile phone on flight from Birmingham Airport (United Kingdom) to Istanbul Airport (Turkey)
Description of lost item(s) : Mobile phone black colour Location of loss : While i was on flight to birmigham to istanbul flight no 1968 date 13/12/2025 Date of loss : 12/13/2025…
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Silver men’s wristwatch lost at the security checkpoint at Istanbul Airport (Turkey)
Description of lost item(s) : Dear Sir/Madam, under booking number V***B3, I flew yesterday with TK 731 from Colombo to Istanbul and then on to Basel with TK 1925. At baggage control…
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Small black handbag in Istanbul airport concourse D (Turkey)
Description of lost item(s) : small black purse with shoulder strap. Has an outer pocket and inner pocket. has a some credit cards and medical access card (Medicare). Location of loss :…
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Gold chain necklace in flight to Istanbul airport (Turkey)
Description of lost item(s) : It's a gold necklace/chain. Location of loss : Most likely near my seat. I was sitting near the window as we were travelling 4 passengers. Date of…
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iPad bag in Istanbul airport (Turkey)
Description of lost item(s) : I lost your iPad Leather Bag that You Gave me As Gift for Flying On business class Location of loss : The Company Gave Me a Gift…
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Dutch residence permit card in Istanbul airport (Turkey)
Description of lost item(s) : Dutch residence permit card, for the name Ale****ra R****na Ark******va. ID card. Location of loss : Plane, transit baggage check area, found it missing after completing baggage…
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Apple tablet Istanbul airport (Turkey)
Description of lost item(s) : Tablet Apple, in black protection cover Location of loss : Istanbul Airport, incoming flight PC2661 on 25-11-2025 from Ankara arrival ca 10.00 hrs in the morning. Seat…
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Blue Rapha jacket size S in Istanbul airport (Turkey)
Description of lost item(s) : A Blue jacket from the Brand rapha in size S Location of loss : On the plane under the Seat 25E Date of loss : 11/25/2025 I…
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Bose noise cancelling head phones on Turkish Airlines business class from Istanbul airport (Turkey) to Lahore aiprort (Pakistan)
Description of lost item(s) : Bose, noise cancelling, headphones. Placed inside it’s round box with charging cords Location of loss : Space provided at the back of front seat. There are two…
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Apple Watch at Istanbul airport security (Turkey)
Description of lost item(s) : Apple Watch with black silicon straps, with protection glass with diamonds around it. Location of loss : Security checkpoint, Istanbul airport Sabiha gökçen. Date of loss :…
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Kobo Clara E2 eReader with a Van Gogh theme case in Turkish Airlines flight from Istanbul airport (Turkey) to Osaka Kansai International airport (Japan)
Description of lost item(s) : Object type: E-reader Brand: Kobo Model: Clara 2E Color: Black Case with Van Gogh theme Location of loss : Seat: 34A Flight nr: TK0086 Date of loss…
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CPAP machine in a black and grey case in the trunk of an Istanbul taxi (Turkey)
Description of lost item(s) : It’s a CPAP machine for sleep apnea. It comes with a tube, electrical cord, and a mask inside. Location of loss : Trunk of a taxi Date…
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Black Columbia jacket with insulation on flight from Istanbul airport (Turkey) to Miami airport (USA)
Description of lost item(s) : Black, medium size jacket. Columbia brand. Silver insulation. Location of loss : In the overhead compartment or in the cubby where I was seated in business class.…
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Kindle in flight from Istanbul airport (Turkey) to Abuja Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (Nigeria)
Description of lost item(s) : I lost a black Amazon Kindle inside the pocket across from my seat on the plane. Location of loss : Pocket across from my seat Date of…
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Light grey headphone case with Sony Headphones and other items in Istanbul airport (Turkey)
Description of lost item(s) : Per my Apple tag information, at the last x-ray checkpoint, I lost a light grey headphone case containing a pair of SONY headphones (WH-1000XM5), a white Bluetooth…
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On the road Jack Kerouac library book in Turkish Airlines flight from Dublin airport (Ireland) to Istanbul airport (Turkey)
Description of lost item(s) : Book: On thr road. Author Author: Jack Kerouac. Library book. Flight Dublin to Istanbul on Thursday 23 October Flight TK1974 Seat 10A Location of loss : Flight…
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Small canvas bag containing a power bank and some cabled headphones in Turkish Airlines flight from Denver airport (USA) to Istanbul airport (Turkey)
Description of lost item(s) : A small zipped canvas bag approx 20cm x 10cm. Contains a gold coloured Samsung power bank. Also contains wired headphones by Ultimate Ears and one or 2…
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iPad on flight from Athens airport (Greece) to Istanbul airport (Turkey)
Description of lost item(s) : iPad, iPadOS 18.6.2, left in seat pocket at seat 47J Flt 1744 originating in Athens to Istanbul destination Seattle. I was group leader of 30 person group…
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External battery packin Washington Dulles airport (USA) or Istanbul airport (Turkey)
Description of lost item(s) : Black external battery pack. Two USB-C connecting ports. It has a slightly intended circle on the front of the item, which indicates when it needs to be…
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Black Samsung Galaxy A54 5G Phone in Turkish Airlines flight from Istanbul airport (Turkey) to Birmingham airport (UK)
Description of lost item(s) : Black Samsung Galaxy A54 5G Phone number: 07542298516 Contracted to: Tesco Mobile UK Location of loss : On flight from Erbil to Istanbul yesterday 19th October 2025…
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Black suitcase carry on at Istanbul airport (Turkey)
Description of lost item(s) : I am writing to request your assistance regarding an incident that occurred on Monday, 29 September at Istanbul Airport. I entered the turkish airport around 7:30 AM…
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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 (...)
