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San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK)

San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK)

International Airport
Central East Oakland, Oakland
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    David E.
    "Be cool to the flight crew on Southwest - they're awesome!! :-)"(49 Tips)
    Lisa N.
    "AirBart to Bart is near Carousel 4, where you pick up your bags."(14 Tips)
    EM H.
    "OAK: it's not FREE wifi if you have to download an app to use."(18 Tips)
    Brooks J.
    "Some nice upgrades at OAK, much more comfortable."(7 Tips)
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  • Jimmy P.
    Jimmy PowellMarch 22, 2013
    Act fast because all food and drink places close at 9pm except the eight bar in terminal 1...they close at 10pm.
  • Mai S.
    Mai SomeyaMarch 1, 2019
    Been here 10+ times
    Working power outlets between terminal 23-24. LIT
  • Cyndie D.heart icon on user image
    Cyndie Da RochaOctober 4, 2018
    Small airport well connected to SF’s downtown.
  • Steve B.heart icon on user image
    Steve BMay 17, 2012
    Been here 25+ times
    Best airport in Bay Area for Business travel.
  • Jinnie L.
    Jinnie LOctober 4, 2014
    Small airport.. nothing fancy but pretty ok ;) easy get in n out. friendly staff ;D
  • Jeff W.
    Jeff WillingerAugust 10, 2018
    Been here 5+ times
    Try to charge your phone before you get here because outlets are a premium
  • Hard R.
    Hard RockerSeptember 17, 2014
    Been here 100+ times
    Easy access from the highway and soon from the BART connector.
  • Yongho K.
    Yongho KimMarch 2, 2010
    The airbart to the coliseum takes $3 cash only. Get your change from a cah dispenser machine right before exiting the airport building (I found one right next to the door near jetblue exit)
  • Karan B.
    Karan BediNovember 19, 2014
    The steak burrito what Andale was pretty damn good.
  • Homing T.
    Homing TamSeptember 19, 2016
    One lane security line. Prepare 10-15 min if u don't have TSA pre check!
  • David J.
    David JohnsonFebruary 17, 2012
    Starbucks at Terminal 2 Gate 22 has good chairs with power outlets.
  • Peter C.heart icon on user image
    Peter CastilloDecember 13, 2014
    Been here 25+ times
    If you are sitting on the aisle, don't buckle up until everyone is seated.
  • Jennifer
    JenniferAugust 15, 2010
    If you are flying Southwest and need to check bags, print your boarding pass at home. You can use express bag check and avoid getting stuck in the other check-in line behind less savvy travellers.
  • Rich D.
    Rich DanielsDecember 3, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    if you're in the SF bay area you can book WestCoastJamz dot com for your next event. great mobile DJ. Oakland rocks.
  • Brea S.
    Brea SimpsonMay 15, 2023
    Been here 25+ times
    What’s with the third world lighting in the ticket counter area? Yeesh.
  • Readiness K.heart icon on user image
    Readiness KAugust 13, 2016
    Been here 25+ times
    Try the Fenton's if you have time
  • George A.
    George AllenNovember 30, 2010
    Been here 25+ times
    You CAN buy AIRBart tickets at a kiosk right in front of the bus in case you only have platic (which tends to be the case with me)!
  • Jason B.heart icon on user image
    Jason BaxterNovember 4, 2017
    Small and easy to get in and out of this place.
  • Jonathan G.
    Jonathan GrubbJuly 12, 2010
    The shuttle vans by the Bart bus stop will often take you to San Francisco for $10, BUT they are not allowed to solicit riders. Ask them for a deal and you'll get it.
  • Jay T.
    Jay ThompsonNovember 6, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Here for NAR Annual? Be sure to stop by the Zillow booth and say howdy!
  • Nikki
    NikkiJanuary 29, 2020
    Been here 25+ times
    Smaller and less crowded compared with SFO
  • Karen M.
    Karen MannAugust 9
    Been here 10+ times
    Don’t get confused, it’s still in Oakland!!
    Upvoted 2 weeks ago
  • Sean R.
    Sean RouseAugust 4, 2014
    Been here 100+ times
    Terminal 2 - pre-check line is now on the right. A-list is now on the left.
  • Lana O.
    Lana OlmerJanuary 3, 2014
    If you are flying Southwest, use the self-service kiosks by Security and then express bag drop to avoid the long lines at the full service desks.
  • Chanel B.
    Chanel BrownJuly 5, 2012
    Terminal 1 has a huge section for recharging electronics across from the Silver Dragon Cafe
  • Diane P.
    Diane PMarch 8, 2013
    Been here 25+ times
    Security is mega-slow during busy times. And I get the fast line!
  • Ryan B.heart icon on user image
    Ryan BlockApril 21, 2018
    Been here 10+ times
    Southwest = T2All other airlines = T1
  • Damon J.
    Damon JamalFebruary 2, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Not sure what people are talking about but SFO is usually cheaper and BART goes straight there.. However this is a smaller airport so TSA is usually fast (on weekdays)
  • Tim D.heart icon on user image
    Tim DengAugust 18, 2018
    Been here 10+ times
    Way better than SFO if you can get a flight here instead
  • Justin S.heart icon on user image
    Justin SullivanOctober 13, 2014
    Been here 50+ times
    The shortest walk from economy parking of any airport ever.
  • esmeralda l.
    esmeralda lopezDecember 16, 2023
    Been here 5+ times
    Arrive 2 hours early for international flights this season 2023. I almost lost my fly, the lines for bag and TSA are so crowded
  • Joseph P.
    Joseph PJanuary 23, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Hackers are targeting business users on the free wifi. Use a personal mifi or avoid doing anything requiring a login.
  • Don D.heart icon on user image
    Don DibertJanuary 1, 2015
    Decent airport. Baggage return slow! Lengthy wait! Definitely room for improvement. However, I would not hesitate to fly Oakland again. One of the nations better airports to travel
  • drew t.
    drew tarvinMay 25, 2015
    A good alternative to SFO if the flights are cheaper.
  • Sheena C.
    Sheena CruzNovember 25, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Bring sanitizing towels with you here. They need to clean this place!
  • William A.
    William AllenSeptember 17, 2013
    Been here 25+ times
    Hit up Vino Volo terminal 2 for wine by the glass and bottle
  • Charity M.
    Charity McDonaldDecember 16, 2012
    Gates 26 and 27 next to Starbucks and the pretzel shop smell amazing.
  • Marshall 
    Marshall November 29, 2018
    Been here 10+ times
    TSA Pre✔ — best $85 I’ve ever spent. Do it!
  • Alex R.
    Alex RyanJuly 6, 2011
    Don't forget to hit Peet's in Terminal too. Best coffee in the Bay Area. #insidertips
  • JJ V.heart icon on user image
    JJ VenturiniJanuary 23, 2015
    Been here 10+ times
    Easy access to all airlines. In & out. Nice!
  • Chrystal M.
    Chrystal MarieJune 29, 2013
    Starbucks in front of gate 26 blends drinks amazingly!!
  • Dick A.
    Dick AlspherJanuary 20, 2023
    Been here 25+ times
    Good airport
  • Michelle D.
    Michelle DayMay 9, 2013
    Been here 50+ times
    There is a chilis in terminal 1 which connects after security to terminal 2 with less than a 3 minute stroll .... plus there is another people mover there! 11
  • Mike D.
    Mike DiNucciNovember 12, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Cheaper flights and more selections on Southwest than flying into SFO. Faster BART ride into SF too
  • Briana
    BrianaApril 16, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Great place to fly into..less hassle than SFO, and amazing views of the city and the bay!
  • Clint W.
    Clint WNovember 5, 2019
    Been here 10+ times
    Easy in easy out!
  • SkyMall
    SkyMallFebruary 18, 2011
    Raiders, Oakland A's, Warriors or Cal Golden Bears? Doesn't matter what you favorite team is. Check out Sports Scene Oakland for fan apparel Gate 22 Oakland Airport.
  • tecknicaltom
    tecknicaltomOctober 6, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    The free kiosks have a Safari user-agent, but don't be fooled; they're running Windows.
  • Nan H.
    Nan HopkinzNovember 5, 2012
    Starbucks already up and running at 4:30am, Peets is local & way better but opens at 5am. {Terminal 2 SWA}
  • DJ C.heart icon on user image
    DJ CapobiancoApril 8, 2018
    Been here 10+ times
    Escape lounge in T1 is really quite nice
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