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Oakland International Airport (OAK)
International Airport
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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If you are sitting on the aisle, don't buckle up until everyone is seated.
Flight in the high 20's to low 30's gates? Stop by the airport outpost of Fenton's creamery, a true Oakland original.
Southwest gates have a number of food options when waiting for your flight - NICE!
There are now filtered water stations for your reusable water bottle 👍🏻
Walt OSeptember 14, 2013Wifi tried to work, but failed. After jumping through some hoops of watching an advert and a one question survey, too. Oh well. I can look out a window and be entertained 😛
Get here early. Lines are ridiculously long. Poster May 7, 2022
If you are waiting to pick someone up, park in the "Park and Call" lot (From Airport Dr., take the 2nd exit ramp for John Glenn Dr. Straight at the stoplight and follow the signs to the lot) Read more
FYI: there is a place for your dog to pee in the Oakland Airport...
If you're traveling to deliver an all important presentation, stop fiddling with slides and start rehearsing. Commit content to memory so you can avoid reading from notes or slides. Now rock it!
Joey PontanillaMarch 29, 2013Firewood Grill in Southwest terminal serves up delicious wood-fired thin crust pizza.
Pro tip: use the phrase "I'd like to opt out" for a free full-body massage.
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.
Park 'N Fly is a great place to park - friendly & inexpensive. They pick up at 4E
very convenient and fast....u can check a bag and make it through security in under 15 min easybag claim is very slow compared to other airports when you're arriving in OAK...be prepared to wait if
When you enter, park at the very end of the row you're assigned to. Those folks get dropped off at their car first on the way back.
Barbara IversonJune 17, 2014For goodness sakes, hire some staff. The wait for check-in was ridiculous, and so was the security check-in. Come on, the economy is rebounding, hire some more workers.
Jeni MorganOctober 13, 2013Even tho we were held hostage and found ourselves stranded, the people of your fair city came thru. Thanks for giving us a wacky story!!!
There is no good food in terminal 2. Have dinner before coming to the airport, otherwise is all drink and mostly cold food. 🥴
Yongho KimMarch 2, 2010The 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)
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
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.
John CliftonAugust 20, 2014More convenient than SFO if you are going to the east bay. Definitely not as nice as SFO. It will be nice when AirBART is completed.
Fast in and out but really crummy food choices compared to SFO.
Maggie C.August 29, 2013Fancier than I expected for Oakland! Ahahaha. Loved my Auntie Anne's pretzel!
The free kiosks have a Safari user-agent, but don't be fooled; they're running Windows.
Best airport to arrive at from the Inland Empire via Southwest at Ontario airport.
In terminal 1 there is a long quiet walkway to sit and stay cool.
The JetBlue counter is the very first in Terminal 1. Plan accordingly if you're rolling deep or toting lots of luggage!
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
Alex RyanJuly 6, 2011Don't forget to hit Peet's in Terminal too. Best coffee in the Bay Area. #insidertips
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.
If coming or going by BART do not forget to have $3 in either cash or BART tickets. They do accept combinations, just so long as it all equals at least $3.
Jennie McFarlingAugust 20, 2013Tried charging my phone with the USB outlet. Out of 8 I tried, NONE OF THEM WORKED. Was glad I had an elec USB converter.
Take a picture of the parking area sign where your car is located. For the wifi access through the airport on an iPhone, use Safari to accept the T&C and watch an ad.- 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.
The pizza spot and the wine bar are pretty good for airport food!
Best Bay Area Airport by far. Easy. Quick. Clean. Sexy.
Easy access from the highway and soon from the BART connector.
Wifi is ok; voice and 3G cell coverage is unreliable at best. Try a pretzel bread breakfast sandwich.
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.
There is a pod/room just before the moving walkways to gates 26-32 for breastfeeding/pumping
Dena GoldbergSeptember 27, 2014Make sure to stop by the Essie vending machine. Pick out some cool nail polish.
Security is mega-slow during busy times. And I get the fast line!
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