Oakland airport (OAK)
Location details, contact information, airlines, departure and arrival flight status, transportation, facilities and services, parking, special passenger amenities, nearby hotels and answers to passengers' frequently asked questions.
Passenger Guide
Oakland International Airport (OAK), one of the three airports serving the San Francisco Bay Area, is a major base for Southwest Airlines and a key hub for low-cost carriers. It offers an extensive domestic network—including routes to Hawaii—and international connections to Mexico and Central America.
Official Website: oaklandairport.com
Information Phone: +1 510 563 3300.
Terminals
The airport has two terminals: Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. Both operate 24/7 and are conveniently linked by a covered walkway, allowing easy pedestrian access between them.
Annual Passenger Traffic: 11.8 million passengers in 2024.
Information Points
Information desks are located on the arrivals (baggage claim) level of both terminals. In addition, the airport has a team of Volunteer Ambassadors, identifiable by their distinctive vests, who provide assistance throughout the facility.
Location
The airport is located 15 km (9.5 miles) southeast from Oakland's business district.
See MapCar rental agencies
There are shuttle buses that transfer passengers to the car rental facility every 10 minutes.
Alamo (Tel +1 800 462 5266 - 6:00 am to 10:30 pm)
Avis (Tel +1 800 331 1212 - 7:00 am to 9:45 pm)
Budget (Tel +1 800 527 0700 - 7:00 am to 9:45 pm)
Dollar (Tel +1 800 800 4000 - 6:00 am to 10:00 pm)
Enterprise (Tel +1 800 261 7331 - 6:00 am to 9:00 pm)
Fox (Tel +1 800 225 4369 - 6:00 am to 0:00 am)
Hertz (Tel +1 800 654 3131 - 6:00 am to 10:30 pm)
National (Tel +1 800 227 7468 - 6:00 am to 10:30 pm)
Payless (Tel +1 510 638 1000 - 7:00 am to 9:45 pm)
Thrifty (Tel +1 800 847 4389 - 6:00 am to 10:00 pm)
Parking services at Oakland airport (OAK)
Short- and long-term parking is available, with charging stations for electric vehicles. There is also a passenger pick-up zone (Park & Call), free for 30 minutes, near the maintenance centre. More information: Tel +1 510 563 3200. Rates
Premier, Hourly & Daily Parking - Areas for short and long stays opposite the terminals, within walking distance.
Economy Parking - Remote sector for long-term parking, with complimentary shuttle service every 15-20 minutes, from 5:00 am to 2:00 am.
Facilities for passengers with special needs
Ramps, elevators, relief areas for service animals, reserved parking spaces and accessible vehicles for public transport. Passengers requiring wheelchairs should notify their airline in advance.
Latest updates: November 13, 2025
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