Have you lost a personal item while travelling with KLM?
Every day, passengers misplace personal belongings on KLM flights across the world. Find out how to report your lost property with KLM.

About KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines is the flag carrier of the Netherlands and one of the world’s oldest airlines, founded in 1919. Headquartered in Amstelveen near Amsterdam, KLM operates its primary hub at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS), connecting passengers to over 145 destinations worldwide across Europe, Asia, Africa, the Americas, and the Middle East.
As a founding member of the SkyTeam alliance and a subsidiary of Air France-KLM Group since 2004, KLM serves millions of passengers annually with a modern fleet and is known for its distinctive blue livery and commitment to sustainability. The airline offers various cabin classes including Economy, Premium Comfort, and World Business Class, along with the Flying Blue frequent flyer program.
How to report a lost item onboard a KLM flight?
If you believe you left an item on a KLM plane or at the airport, our team can help you report it.
You can submit a Lost Item Report Form through our platform, and we will assist you in locating your belongings.
KLM’s main lost and found office is located at Amsterdam Shiphol airport in the Netherlands.
What happens to lost property on a KLM flight?
Items left on board are collected by cabin crew and delivered to the Lost and Found service, either at the arrival airport or at a centralized location. Items unclaimed after a certain period may be donated, recycled, or auctioned.
Do airlines actually look for lost items?
Yes, KLM actively works to match lost item reports with found items. Items found onboard are logged, stored securely, and can often be retrieved if passengers act quickly.Passengers are encouraged to report their loss as soon as possible for the best chances of recovery.
Can you recover lost items from an airplane?
Yes, you can often recover your belongings. It’s best to report the missing item as soon as possible, providing detailed information such as your flight number, seat number, and a precise description of the item.
Acting quickly and providing detailed information about the flight and item helps the Lost and Found team locate your belongings.
How long does KLM keep found property ?
Found items are usually kept for up to three months at major airports like Amsterdam Schiphol.
After this period, unclaimed items may be donated to charity or disposed of according to airport policies.
🛫 Airports served by KLM Lost and Found services
KLM operates primarily through the following airports where Lost and Found services are available:
–Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) — Main hub
–Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
–London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
–New York John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK)
–Dubai International Airport (DXB)
If you lost an item on a KLM flight, it is most likely being held at the Lost and Found office of the arrival airport.
Recently Reported items lost on KLM flights
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iPad with green case in KLM flight from Amsterdam Shiphol airport (Netherlands) to Newcastle airport (UK)
Description of lost item(s) : APPLE IPAD WITH GREEN CASE WITH FLEXIBLE COVER IPAD IS SILVER WITH WHITE FRONT BORDER SCREEN SAVER PHOTO IS A LITTLE GIRL I HAVE REMOTELY LOCKED THE…
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MacBookPro laptop in KLM flight from Helsinki airport (Finland) to Amsterdam Shiphol airport (Netherlands)
Description of lost item(s) : A 16 inch grey macbook pro, with 3 stickers on its cover: yellow crates below, brave little toaster in the middle and a shiny letter Z on…
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Brown leather magnetic wallet with AirTag in KLM flight from Ibiza airport (Spain) to Amsterdam Shiphol airport (Netherlands)
Description of lost item(s) : Brown Leather Wallet with Apple air tag (to help locate) Drivers License Credit cards Social security card 300 Euro cash Location of loss : Flight KL1553 in…
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iPad Mini on KLM flight from Edmonton airport (Canada) to Amsterdam Shiphol airport (Netherlands)
Description of lost item(s) : ipad Mini with a black foldable case, grey colour Location of loss : seat 21b magazine holder Date of loss : 06/06/2026 I found this / these…
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Gold bracelet with diamonds featuring an ॐ symbol in the center of the diamond brooch on KLM flight from Amsterdam Shiphol airport (Netherlands) to Calgary airport (Canada)
Description of lost item(s) : Gold bracelet with diamonds, featuring an ॐ symbol in the center of the diamond brooch/charm. The bracelet is rose gold with a delicate design and has significant…
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Brown leather bag on KLM flight KL1299 from Amsterdam Shiphol airport (Netherlands) to Billund airport (Germany)
Description of lost item(s) : Brown leather travel/duffel bag made of smooth medium-to-dark brown leather. The bag is soft-sided and medium-large in size, with rounded edges and a zip closure on top.…
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Women’s scarf of beige-gold multi colored strips of fabric inn KLM flight from Amsterdam Shiphol airport (Netherlands) to Stockholm-Arlanda airport (Sweden)
Description of lost item(s) : Women’s scarf made of multiple strips of silk cloth mostly gold, beige with other colors. Left in seat pocket of delayed flight 1225 1 June seat pocket…
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Passport on a KLM flight from Amsterdam Shiphol airport (Netherlands) to Göteborg Landvetter airport (Sweden)
Description of lost item(s) : American passport with 3 boarding passes inside. Location of loss : If I recall correctly, it was towards the back on the left side of the plane.…
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Transparent plastic floder in KLM flight from Amsterdam Shiphol airport (Netherlands) to Basel airport (Switzerland)
Description of lost item(s) : Transparent A4 plastic folder with letters, printed emails and doc regarding appointments. Letters all to my name: Catherine Bossut. Left into plane. Flight KL1945. I was seated…
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Glasses and iPhone in Premium Economy on KLM flight from Amsterdam Shiphol airport (Netherlands) to Los Angeles LAX airport (USA)
Description of lost item(s) : iPhone 16E in a black case Glasses #1: black plastic prescription bifocals, Van Heusen H233 Glasses #2: reddish/clear-ish plastic prescription bifocals, brand unknown Location of loss :…
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Black glasses in KLM flight from Amsterdam Shiphol airport (Netherlands) to Manchester airport (UK)
Description of lost item(s) : black glasses box with popper to close inside mens glasses with label march 792 3616 Location of loss : either in plane KLM 1039 from amstertam to…
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Kindle e-reader with an orange cover in KLM flight from Amsterdam Shiphol airport (Netherlands) to Lyon Saint-Exupéry airport (France)
Description of lost item(s) : Kindle e reader paparwhite with a dark orange cover Location of loss : onthe seat s or into the pocket in front seat 1 D and 1F…
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MacBook Pro in KLM flight from Amsterdam Shiphol airport (Netherlands) to Singapore Changi airport (Singapore)
Description of lost item(s) : MacBook Pro, Silver. Location of loss : Left at KLM flight landing 19:35 21st of May from Amsterdam with stopover at Singapore. Left at the Business Class,…
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iPad with a green cover case on KLM flight from Amsterdam Shiphol airport (Netherlands) to Cape Town International airport (South Africa)
Description of lost item(s) : It was an IPAD, maybe 6 years old. It came in a green cover case. The top cover could fold over and hold the IPAD open .…
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Dell laptop on KLM flight from Geneva airport (Switzerland) to Amsterdam Shiphol airport (Netherlands)
Description of lost item(s) : Dell laptop, I was at seat 16d on the flight from Geneva to Amsterdam today the 22nd of May. Flight kl1932 Location of loss : At my…
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Kindle E-book reader in KLM flight from Toulouse-Blagnac airport (France) to Amsterdam Shiphol airport (Netherlands)
Description of lost item(s) : Kindle e-book reader with a black cover. Location of loss : I was in seat 22C on flight KL1450 – DL 9267 departing at 11:30 from Toulouse…
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iPhone and kindle in a blue and orange pocket on KLM flight from Singapore Changi airport (Singapore) to Bali Denpasar airport (Indonesia)
Description of lost item(s) : One Iphone and one kindle in a blue and organge pocket left on a KLM plane KLM835 on 18May 2026 feom singapur to denpasar on seat economy…
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E-reader on KLM flight from Amsterdam Shiphol airport to Sint Maarten Princesse Juliana airport (Netherlands)
Description of lost item(s) : I left my EReader is the storage compartment right sight of the seat. Kobo EReader Location of loss : Storage compartment where the mirror is in in…
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Blue iPhone in KLM flight from Atlanta airport (USA) to Milan Malpensa airport (Italy)
Description of lost item(s) : Blue iPhone in a clear case Location of loss : Seat 42D of flight KL6079 Date of loss : 05/16/2026 I found this / these item(s) If…
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Lenovo laptop in KLM flight from Amsterdam Shiphol airport (Netherlands) to Stockholm-Arlanda airport (Sweden)
Description of lost item(s) : Lenovo laptop, thinkpad T495, amd ryzen 5, black, plastic Location of loss : Airplane seat 23f, under the seat, flight 1225 klm, departure 17:40 in AMS, arrival…
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Dark blue neck pillow in KLM flight from Paris Charles de Gaulle airport (France) to New Luanda Angola International airport (Angola)
Description of lost item(s) : Dark Blue neck pillow. Slightly lighter colour in the inner part, a bit gray Location of loss : In my seat of the plane. The plane was…
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Residence permit on KLM flight from Amsterdam Shiphol airport (Netherlands) to Edinburgh airport (UK)
Description of lost item(s) : I lost my residence pemit type I on KLM flight on may 13 2026 around 1600. Location of loss : On KLM flight (KL0931) Date of loss…
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Teclast tablet on KLM flight from Lagos Murtala Muhammed International airport (Nigeria) to Dublin airport (Ireland)
Description of lost item(s) : It’s a Teclast T50HD Tablet for my baby and I have an Irish eir sim in it for my wife Location of loss : The back pocket…
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Black Amazon Kindle on KLM flight from Amsterdam Shiphol airport (Netherlands) to Paramaribo airport (Suriname)
Description of lost item(s) : Left my black Amazon Kindle on my seat 50H flight KL0713 Amsterdam to Paramaribo Location of loss : My seat 50H on flight KL0713 from Amsterdam to…
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Kindle Paperwhite with green hard case on KLM flight frm Amsterdam Shiphol airport (Netherlands) to Newcastle airport (UK)
Description of lost item(s) : Kindle Paperwhite with green hard case Location of loss : Left on plane, flight KL0955, Seat 17F. Amsterdam – Newcastle 09 May 2026 Date of loss :…
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Jacket on KLM flight from Johannesberg OR Tambo airport (South Africa) to Amsterdam Shiphol airport (Netherlands)
Description of lost item(s) : A ladies Barbour jacket. Green quilted with patch pockets, stud buttons and a brown corduroy collar. Location of loss : Flight KL592 seat 34F arrived from Johannesburg…
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iPad in a white case on KLM Flight operated by Transavia from Amsterdam Shiphol airport (Netherlands) to Alicante airport (Spain)
Description of lost item(s) : iPad in a white case with keyboard Location of loss : Amsterdam to Alicante flight KL2617 seat 21f Date of loss : 05/07/2026 I found this /…
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Ray-Ban glasses in KLM flight from Amsterdam Shiphol airport (Netherlands) to Madrid Barajas airport (Spain)
Description of lost item(s) : Rayban glasses (normal transparent glases for reading) black frame serie number RB7046. they where in the original glasses cover Location of loss : On the 6th of…
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Iphone Pro 17 or 18 in KLM flight from Amsterdam Shiphol airport (Netherlands) to Zagreb airport (Croatia)
Description of lost item(s) : THERE IS AN IPHONE BLACK PRO 17 OR 18 TH I THINK LEFT IN THE AIRPLANE THAT ALREADY ARRIVED TO ZAGREB ON MAY 2ND FROM AMSTERDAM KLM…
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Nintendo Switch on KLM flight from Amsterdam Shiphol airport (Netherlands) to Lyon Saint-Exupéry airport (France)
Description of lost item(s) : I lost my Nintendo Switch 2 on KLM flight KL1435 from Amsterdam to Lyon, which departed at 21:15 on May 2nd. The device was left in the…

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 : KLM Lost and Found
Address : Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Amsterdam
Netherlands
Phone number : +31 20 649 9123
Opening hours : 24/7
Website : https://www.klm.fr/information/baggage/lost-found-items
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 (...)
