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San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK)
International Airport
Central East Oakland, Oakland
"Be cool to the flight crew on Southwest - they're awesome!! :-)"(49 Tips)
"AirBart to Bart is near Carousel 4, where you pick up your bags."(14 Tips)
"OAK: it's not FREE wifi if you have to download an app to use."(18 Tips)
"Some nice upgrades at OAK, much more comfortable."(7 Tips)
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Dena GoldbergSeptember 27, 2014Make sure to stop by the Essie vending machine. Pick out some cool nail polish.
CrystalOctober 21, 2012Middle or left check-in security line is faster. The right is where people with disabilities are likely to jump ahead of the line.
Main advantage to OAK compared to SFO is fewer fog/flow control delays. Starbucks near gates 3 and 4 has fast service and seating with outlets.
Claro GarciaApril 16, 2016Skip the hussle of paper tickets and use the app. You avoid one line only to get to a much longer security line. It's okay just have more than at least 1 hr before boarding. Safe travels
Amanda Van WestNovember 10, 2011I'm amazing pre-flight entertainment. And during the flight, you can still use many of my features without wifi!
Evan BrynneFebruary 2, 2015It's not the nicest airport, and it's not the most convenient to get to, but it totally makes up for it by almost never having lines at security.
Matthew NewmanJune 6, 2011Very nice airport, clean, nice music playing and a bunch of shops and places to grab a bite to eat! Yay Oakland!!
So much easier to deal with than SFO and if your coming or going with jetBlue or united airlines there's a starbucks right after security check in.
None of the baggage claim monitors are ever accurate in the @SouthwestAir baggage claim. Often they just show ads. My advice: Just listen to the announcements.
There is a pod/room just before the moving walkways to gates 26-32 for breastfeeding/pumping
Otaez restaurant in terminal 2 has the best deal on food! It was only $6.25 for super nachos that easily feed two people!
Water bottle filling station between gates 23 and 22 in front of Farley's Cafe 💧
Best airport to arrive at from the Inland Empire via Southwest at Ontario airport.
Getting Euro in Terminal 2. You can now walk around with adult beverages in plastic cups, from places like Firewood Grill, opposite gates 23-24.
Easy in and out, and a quick BART ride to SF. Much easier than flying into SFO.
Connie HaroJuly 7, 2014Pyramid taproom inside the airport? Flying into and out of oakland more often.
I'm pretty convinced Morgan Freeman does the SW intercom announcements in terminal 2. Seriously. Listen out for it... #OAK #southwest #terminal2
CitySolveDecember 27, 2011Need a good, reliable & CHEAP shuttle? Call my man Kool. 925.200.0917 or 510.228.2702. He was $20 cheaper than any other door to door shuttle service I called.
Brent SullivanApril 28, 2014Make sure that you have $3 in cash handy if you want to ride the AirBART!
Rock ridge Bar has the best coffee and breakfast sandwiches.
Bring an empty water bottle through security and fill up on tap water post security - save $ and the 🌎
Joey PontanillaMarch 29, 2013Firewood Grill in Southwest terminal serves up delicious wood-fired thin crust pizza.
Fast in and out but really crummy food choices compared to SFO.
Southwest gates have a number of food options when waiting for your flight - NICE!
Nine By BlueJuly 26, 2010Hello fellow frequent traveler. Check out one of our fave travel sites for the modern travel site flight001.com where you'll find stuff like paper shampoo. Awesome. xo, Jane
Stop by fentons ice cream near terminal 28.. best ice cream
Construction at the terminal ! The line for security is a mess. Get here at least two hours before your flight !
Zack JeromeMay 31, 2013When choosing an airline, preferably pick one that has airplanes and it possible, ones heading to your destination.
Fly Southwest they have the best terminal here with comfy seats and electrical outlets everywhere. Don't leave security if you have a long wait for your ride all the bars are behind security
The JetBlue counter is the very first in Terminal 1. Plan accordingly if you're rolling deep or toting lots of luggage!
Jonno NortonDecember 7, 2011Oakland is the Bay Area's, Southwest Airlines hub. It is cheaper to fly SW from Oakland, and there are more flights available.
Michelle MachadoMay 4, 2012Free WiFi, comfy chairs, easy access by BART- airBart, security is quick.. Pleasant experience.
I've never heard of any one having a bag or anything stolen. I fly out of oak very frequently and I love it.
In terminal 1 there is a long quiet walkway to sit and stay cool.
It's typically far cheaper to fly in here than to go into SFO.
Maggie C.August 29, 2013Fancier than I expected for Oakland! Ahahaha. Loved my Auntie Anne's pretzel!
A well organized and totally viable alternative to SFO.
Don't wait until the last minute to get everything ready for security. Do yourself and everyone else a favor. Be prepared.
Oakland-Denver-Midway-Detroit. 12-hr domestic flight, let's do it!
Lil MikeDecember 13, 2011not sure why anyone would confuse West Oakland with Heaven, but I checked in just to be sure...looks like you did too...we should both go now b4 we get shot and find out how close HELL is
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San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK)
1 Airport Dr
Oakland, CA 94621
United States
Oakland, CA 94621
United States
Owned and operated by the Port of Oakland, OAK is California’s fourth largest airport, with more than 13 million passengers passing through our gates every year.
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- Mon–Sun
- 24 Hours
(510) 563-3300
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