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San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK)

San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK)

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San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK)
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    David E.
    "Be cool to the flight crew on Southwest - they're awesome!! :-)"(49 Tips)
    Michelle M.
    "easy access by BART- airBart"(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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  • Naty
    NatyMarch 22, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Shhhh....cheaper flights than SFO ;)
  • Sue A.heart icon on user image
    Sue ArieOctober 12, 2017
    Gate 8. Escape Lounge !!!
  • Mark J.
    Mark JansenDecember 15, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Much quicker than SFO. That's the important thing.
  • Malka
    MalkaJanuary 7, 2011
    The vegetarian lentil soup at Firewood is SOOO good!
  • Colin A.
    Colin AyerJuly 6, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Check out the BART ticket machines for an example of a truly awful user interface!
  • Satindar
    SatindarNovember 23, 2012
    Follow signs to cocktails.
  • Madeline W.
    Madeline WillmanNovember 30, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Far less weather delays than SFO gate next to me going to SFO had 3.5 hour delay - my flight into Oakland right on time!
  • Susan B.
    Susan B "SGT B"February 1, 2012
    They treat Soldiers great!
  • Darrylon E.heart icon on user image
    Darrylon EvansJune 28, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Very nice airport
  • Shawn C.heart icon on user image
    Shawn CalhounJune 17, 2017
    Been here 5+ times
    What's good? Well, it's not SFO.
  • verucka s.
    verucka saltApril 9, 2012
    Cheaper flights then SFO...less confusing too!
  • Lenny L.heart icon on user image
    Lenny LesserNovember 14, 2014
    Been here 25+ times
    Uber is cheaper than a cab.
  • Liberty A.
    Liberty AyvarMay 26, 2015
    Been here 10+ times
    2 immigration officers for 127 mexicans = longest line ever.
  • Lisa K.
    Lisa KApril 16, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Wells Fargo and BofA ATMs just past gate 8 terminal 1
  • Tim G.
    Tim GundermanNovember 3, 2012
    Been here 50+ times
    Premier parking is awesome.
  • Rich Y.heart icon on user image
    Rich YannaconeAugust 9, 2017
    Been here 10+ times
    No bar outside of the security gates?! They say it's open 9a-5p!? Whhaaat?
  • Jane N.
    Jane NguyenNovember 26, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    If it's convenient, fly into OAK instead of SFO to avoid crazy delays
  • Roger W.
    Roger WongMarch 20, 2010
    Been here 25+ times
    If the security line at Terminal 2 is too long--which it often is--go through at Terminal 1 and then make your way back to Terminal 2.
  • Ernie G.
    Ernie GranilloNovember 27, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    The video wall at terminal 2 baggage claim is trippy.
  • Christina H.
    Christina HernandezOctober 1, 2012
    Been here 25+ times
    Terminal 2 has better food & drink options.
  • Ben R.heart icon on user image
    Ben RussoMay 4, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Take BART.
  • DrKoob
    DrKoobMarch 16, 2024
    Been here 5+ times
    Flying home.
  • Jenna R.
    Jenna RecuperoJune 26, 2014
    Been here 50+ times
    Waiting at baggage claim
  • Rexheart icon on user image
    RexSeptember 6, 2017
    Uber/Lyft pickup area is a bit of a mess. Too small to handle volume
  • Jessica T.heart icon on user image
    Jessica TaylorMay 4, 2015
    Been here 10+ times
    TSA lines are fast
  • Christina H.
    Christina HernandezMarch 17, 2012
    Been here 25+ times
    Terminal 2 is much nicer, more food options and the restrooms are cleaner.
  • Briana V.
    Briana VenianaJune 4, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Get Peet's coffee if you need some extra fuel.
  • Matt S.
    Matt SimmonsNovember 1, 2011
    #CancerOrGroping -Research ionizing radiation after you opt out of the backscatter.
  • April S.
    April SengthitSeptember 12, 2011
    Oakland is a lot cheaper and flight is quicker ;)
  • Thomas P.
    Thomas PuryearNovember 2, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    A-List FlyBy is amazing!
  • Jason S.
    Jason ShiozakiMarch 15, 2013
    Park at airport ALWAYS !!!
  • Nailphoria Day S.
    Nailphoria Day SpaFebruary 10, 2012
    Can't wait to the extension to OAK airport!
  • Elle D.
    Elle DuerrFebruary 6, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Much less crowded than SFO
  • Stephanie F.
    Stephanie FoxFebruary 7, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Baggage takes forever! Always! Carry on if u can!
  • Doris N.
    Doris NeubauerApril 22, 2012
    There is free wifi.
  • Johnathon F.
    Johnathon FitzpatrickDecember 26, 2009
    Been here 5+ times
    Want good food? Forget Terminal 1 - head over to Terminal 2 for Subway and Burger King, yum!
  • Rodger W.
    Rodger WilliamsAugust 28, 2014
    Heading to Dallas #ambition2014
  • Giorgio H.
    Giorgio HernandezJuly 3, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Never a line which is nice! Unlike SFO.
  • Rick H.
    Rick HenriksonOctober 24, 2009
    Been here 5+ times
    I pretty much never have any problems at OAK. You can check in less than 45 minutes before takeoff without much trouble on jetblue.
  • Bryce R.heart icon on user image
    Bryce RobertsDecember 2, 2012
    Been here 100+ times
    Über has a fixed rate into San Francisco of $85 which is usually equal to or cheaper than taxi + tip. Cabs out of OAK are the grossest in the Bay Area. this is an IQ test people!
  • Jennifer L.
    Jennifer LeibleMay 6, 2014
    Didn't have to take off my shoes for security!
  • Gabriella S.
    Gabriella SanninoApril 20, 2013
    feeling like a fool...duh!!!
  • Greg G.
    Greg GioiaJanuary 1, 2010
    If you are picking someone up, park and await their call in the Park & Call lot.
  • Bailey E.
    Bailey EckardtJune 23, 2012
    Don't eat breakfast at pyramid brewery... The bloody Mary was lousy too
  • Diane R.
    Diane RJune 23, 2013
    Very long security lines at terminal 2!
  • Benjamin P.
    Benjamin PerezOctober 31, 2021
    Terrible airport, 30 minutes and nobody to bring the stairs next to the plane so we can land off.
  • Clarisse M.
    Clarisse MFebruary 22, 2012
    Been here 25+ times
    Careful.. The Southwest ticket agents at OAK are bitches. Tread lightly.
  • Becky Q.
    Becky QiuMarch 31, 2019
    Been here 5+ times
    TSA is the worst here. Super rude from power tripping. Just keep your mouth shut and let them be assholes
  • Eric R.
    Eric RApril 13, 2012
    Free wifi but it's ad sponsored and pretty slow.
  • Rolo T.
    Rolo T.October 16, 2013
    Been here 25+ times
    Only airport I've ever heard play 777-9311 #betterwork
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San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK)
1 Airport Dr
Oakland, CA 94621
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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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