Buffalo Niagara Int’l. Airport (BUF) Baggage Claim

The Baggage Claim area at Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) is located on the Lower Level of the single terminal building. This is where arriving passengers collect their checked luggage after deplaning. Three baggage carousels handle domestic and international arrivals. Airlines typically assign an arriving flight to a particular baggage carousel. Information regarding the flight’s assigned carousel number is usually displayed on monitors throughout the BUF baggage claim area. Fliers should look for their flight number and origin city on these screens. Luggage carts are also available for rent in the baggage claim area to assist travellers.

BUF Airport Baggage Claim

BUF Airport Baggage Claim
LocationLower Level
Contact Number(716) 630-6000 

Buffalo Airport Baggage Claim Assistance

For baggage claim assistance at Buffalo Niagara International Airport, passengers should contact the airline they travelled with, as each airline independently manages its baggage services and claim procedures.

AirlineContact Number
American Airlines1 800 433-7300
Delta Air Lines1 800 221-1212
Frontier Airlines1 801 401-9000
JetBlue Airways1 800 538-2583
Southwest Airlines1 800 435-9792
Sun Country Airlines1 800 359-6786
United Airlines1 800 864-8331

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Where is the BUF airport baggage claim area located?

The baggage claim area is on the lower level of the terminal, near the arrivals exit. Passengers can follow the BUF airport map to access the area.

Are baggage carts available at BUF?

Yes, baggage carts are available for a small fee throughout the baggage claim area at BUF Airport.

What should I do if my checked bag is delayed or lost at the BUF airport?

Contact the airline’s Baggage Service Office immediately, located in or near the baggage claim area, before leaving the airport.