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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!! :-)"(48 Tips)
    Chris Gunrack
    "Easy connection to downtown SF via the AirBart bus and BART"(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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  • James V.heart icon on user image
    James VincentJuly 30, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Easy access to the Bay Area
  • Julia F.
    Julia FirenzJanuary 5, 2013
    Sometimes they check your hair. Try not to get mad when they mess up your 'do.
  • tony b.
    tony bojorquezJanuary 23, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    expresso parking is the best. use the coupon on the website for an even better rate.
  • Christine H.
    Christine HoffmanMay 29, 2012
    Super nice Southwest airlines staff
  • Otis S.
    Otis SpunkmeyerMarch 2, 2011
    Otis Spunkmeyer factory store is just 4 miles away. Drop by as you leave OAK!
  • aletajoy
    aletajoyJune 22, 2014
    Hand swabbing But no shoe removal? Never experienced that before.
  • Rod M.
    Rod MalloyMarch 30, 2014
    Convenient charging stations available opposite most gates
  • Jose
    JoseJanuary 16, 2013
    Easy in and out into the bay area. That's about it.
  • Trevor
    TrevorApril 10, 2013
    Join the mile high club. You know you want to.
  • CitySolve
    CitySolveDecember 5, 2010
    Been here 25+ times
    Baggage claim is one of the longest waits in the country. Check yo' bag and check yo'self!
  • Marcus G
    Marcus GSeptember 27, 2011
    Cheaper than SFO and faster via public trans from downtown sf
  • Daniel L.
    Daniel LazzariJuly 18, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Lines are always much shorter here than SFO.
  • lorraine d.
    lorraine dooApril 4, 2014
    PEETS coffee is so close You can smell it coming off the plane
  • Chris R.heart icon on user image
    Chris RemillardJune 5, 2013
    Been here 50+ times
    Do not stop anywhere near the airport, you may have your vehicle broken into.
  • Aaron B.
    Aaron BlumenthalMarch 7, 2013
    Pro Tip: Don't get murdered.
  • SityGrl ✈.
    SityGrl ✈️☕️💄December 2, 2014
    Nice alternative to SFO.
  • Barbara M.
    Barbara MMarch 28, 2012
    Best airport ever! Fast check-in.
  • Douglas L.
    Douglas LezametaNovember 7, 2013
    Going Los Angeles
  • Royden S.
    Royden SJanuary 29, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Terminal 2 TSA line too long? Go through Terminal 1. Line is usually short and you can cut through to Terminal 2 by the Starbucks.
  • Darrylon E.heart icon on user image
    Darrylon EvansDecember 6, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Raiders!!!!!!!!!!
  • Island Bruinheart icon on user image
    Island BruinMay 8, 2016
    Been here 10+ times
    Shorter security lines than SFO
  • Jimmie W.heart icon on user image
    Jimmie WashingtonOctober 5, 2013
    Keep your eye on your luggage
  • Sean R.
    Sean RouseAugust 27, 2023
    Been here 100+ times
    One of these screens doesn’t quite look right.
  • Brie S.
    Brie SusiniSeptember 20, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    Check the Raiders' schedule before you book your flights.. It can get hectic!!!
  • Vi T.
    Vi TranAugust 7, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    The nicest TSA/security.
  • John B.
    John BradyNovember 25, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Andale burritos- twice the price, half the size.
  • Jeffrey L.
    Jeffrey LamNovember 2, 2019
    Been here 5+ times
    TSA lines here are always short!
  • Mihika V.heart icon on user image
    Mihika VermaAugust 27, 2016
    Don't fly here if you're flying international - immigration and customs takes forever!
  • Brooks J.
    Brooks JordanFebruary 6, 2010
    Now you get a "security pass" at a kiosk for Southwest after 121 boarding passes have been issued. Something about their Business Select program.
  • Sergio M.
    Sergio MedinaJuly 14, 2014
    Don't buy anything in the store before the security checkpoint. It is more expensive than inside
  • Michael D.
    Michael DorauschAugust 5, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Use AirBart for Bart access and Oakland Stadium. $3
  • Don D.heart icon on user image
    Don DibertNovember 11, 2014
    No TSA Pre-chek? Whazzup whit dat???!?? OMGG poor little ol lady had NO idea what was going on! Didn't wanna take off her shoes! I don't blame her! NOT much of a security threat from her! SLOW!!
  • Harold S.
    Harold SneedMay 5, 2014
    Simple and Quiet terminals
  • Bruce W.
    Bruce WApril 27, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    You will Hella love Oakland!
  • Debbie F.
    Debbie FournierDecember 27, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Go to oaklandairport.com/parking for parking lot discount coupons.
  • Sean R.
    Sean RouseNovember 24, 2013
    Been here 100+ times
    Now has TSA pre-check.
  • Joel B.
    Joel BuffingtonOctober 16, 2013
    F the Raiders!
  • Douglas L.
    Douglas LezametaSeptember 20, 2014
    Going To Utah
  • Mutineer Magazine
    Mutineer MagazineDecember 22, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Way easier than SFO. Get here early and grab a beer.
  • Shinaheart icon on user image
    ShinaOctober 9, 2017
    Oakland TSA over SFO TSA any day.
  • SHOWBIZ 102.5 KDON @.
    SHOWBIZ 102.5 KDON @DJBIZ (follow on twitter)January 14, 2012
    Try not to get robbed at night on 98th & E-14 .... just sayin'
  • Joyce L.
    Joyce LoJuly 12, 2013
    Free wifi available
  • Chelle G.heart icon on user image
    Chelle GoldenbergApril 1, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Best airport parking is Expresso.... Hands down.
  • David F.
    David FosterSeptember 10, 2011
    $3 exact fare gets you to BART. Look for "Air BART" bus.
  • Bobi B.
    Bobi BuilderAugust 13, 2013
    Take the BART when flying out of OAK.
  • Ethan S.
    Ethan SchafferOctober 17, 2011
    Food is way better in SWA terminal, gates 20 - 25! More veg, real food and even a wine bar.
  • Mark A.
    Mark AddisOctober 13, 2011
    This airport finds ways to delay. 35 mins from rental car dropoff to terminal due too horrible shuttle. Only 2 security lanes open at 4:30pm on a Thursday for Southwest flights. SFO does way better!
  • Naty
    NatyMarch 22, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Shhhh....cheaper flights than SFO ;)
  • Mark J.
    Mark JansenDecember 15, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Much quicker than SFO. That's the important thing.
  • 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!
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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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