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Oakland International Airport (OAK)
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Central East Oakland, Oakland
"Be cool to the flight crew on Southwest - they're awesome!! :-)"(48 Tips)
"Easy connection to downtown SF via the AirBart bus and BART"(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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(1) TSA-pre now available! (2) Walk-ups may be let in on a lottery basis. Try it!
There is easier parking at Oakland airport than San Francisco airport. The food is not as good but it is a big Southwest hub.
Sheila RadazaJune 17, 2013Monday morning flights are the busiest! Make sure you arrive at the airport 2 hrs before flyt in order not to miss it. TSA lines are looooong!
Knowing the sequester, the lines may be long. Not SFO long, but make sure you're wearing comfortable pants just in case.
Over in T1 by Gate 8 is an escape lounge for Amex Platinum card holders - nice!
Otaez restaurant in terminal 2 has the best deal on food! It was only $6.25 for super nachos that easily feed two people!
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.
there is no more air bart shuttles going to the train station. now for a few years there's a light rail at the airport that goes directly to the bart station
DoubleTree by Hilton ManagerSeptember 22, 2011Long flight? Peanuts are okay, but bringing a filling, healthy snack like almonds or fruit will keep you tied over until your destination. For more travel tips and fun, follow @DoubleTree on Twitter!
Sharon RaupachDecember 10, 2019Easy to navigate, because of its size. Terrific shops and restaurants.
Invest in TSA Pre ✅ for $85. You will speed through the security line in five minutes, get to leave your shoes on and your laptop in your bag.
TalinPJune 30, 2014It's always funny when TSA pulls you aside for having fresh and awesome nails! :)
matthew nakamuraJune 12, 2010This airport has a great mom and pop burger joint called burger king. It's a little on the pricier side, but worth it! Ask for the whopper...TRUST ME.
Head over to Vino Volo for a glass of wine and great food or snack. Cap it off with a little ice cream from Fenton's.
The BART to airport connector air tram is new and clean still! Good service.
New Escape Lounge in Terminal One free with Amex Platinum cards has WiFi, food & drinks makes T1 almost worth it.- Efficient no frills airport. Ideal for Southwest flights without nonstop service to SFO
When you exit Southwest Airlines and need to get to the BART station, head back towards Alaska airlines. That is where the walkway to the BART train is at
Pick up a magazine at HMS and ask for their Magazine card. Buy 6 magazines and get the next one free. If you're a frequent flyer, this is an awesome deal!
Our favorite airport to fly into when traveling to the Bay Area on Southwest. Much more mellow than SFO
Easy in and out, and a quick BART ride to SF. Much easier than flying into SFO.
Andale restaurant near gate 28 now has Peet's nitro cold brew coffee on tap.
Thrown your water away at TSA? Yeaikno how you feel. No worries tho! Because there are water dispensers right by the restrooms 😊
Daniel TewfikMarch 18, 2013Read this infographic on why you have to turn off your electronics during takeoff and landing (Read it before you stow your device away!) =) Read more
Amanda Van WestNovember 10, 2011I'm amazing pre-flight entertainment. And during the flight, you can still use many of my features without wifi!
Jayanthi BalasubramanianJanuary 2, 2017App based taxi rides from Terminal 1 can be hauled from curb 2E. Watch out for directions outside the gate entrances to 2E.
So great, in and out of this nice clean airport in no time.
FoliJune 5, 2013Whether your coming or going you want to make sure to keep up with all of your favorite magazines through the Foli app for iPad, available here!
Danielle BufordOctober 4, 2014Ready for my sister love's wedding #houstonbound #gabbysgettingmarried #blakeandgabby #insurrectionwknd #yummydrinksfortheplaneride #dontjudgeitsmything
Michelle MachadoMay 4, 2012Free WiFi, comfy chairs, easy access by BART- airBart, security is quick.. Pleasant experience.
Best airport ever! Walked right in and done w security in less than 5 min. $3 air Bart is sweet too.
Jinnie LOctober 4, 2014Small airport.. nothing fancy but pretty ok ;) easy get in n out. friendly staff ;D
Best Bay Area airport -- usually cheaper flights, and the security line is quick and easy.
I've never heard of any one having a bag or anything stolen. I fly out of oak very frequently and I love it.
Don DibertJanuary 1, 2015Decent 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
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)!
Gets busier every year... Come at least 1.5 hours ahead of time
Brent SullivanApril 28, 2014Make sure that you have $3 in cash handy if you want to ride the AirBART!
AirBart to Bart is near Carousel 4, where you pick up your bags. It's at the 3rd curb, and then you turn right and you should see it. It's about 12 minutes to the Bart, then you go from there!
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!!
It's a bit on the smaller side, but it's nice. Free WiFi and the international terminal is nice.
- DoubleTree by Hilton ManagerSeptember 22, 2011If you have time between checking-in, people watching and waiting in the Starbucks line, bring a good book to keep you busy during layovers. For more travel tips, follow @DoubleTree on Twitter!
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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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