Oakland Airport (OAK) | Terminal 1

WHERE CAN I EAT & DRINK AT OAK TERMINAL 1?

Oakland International Airport’s Terminal 1 has multiple dining options. The top-rated Vino Volo wine bar near Gate 14 also serves tapas and meals. Tap and Pour near Gates 4 and 6 serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Choose from options like an Impossible burger, chimichurri salmon, or a classic ribeye. Head to Peet’s Coffee near Gate 8A for a regional favorite option for caffeine, sandwiches, and snacks.

TRY THIS! To feel like you’re half a world away from Oakland, try the melted brie and Italian prosciutto sandwich at Vino Volo, served with a heavenly fig jam.

WHAT CAN I BUY AT OAK TERMINAL 1?

Whether you’re craving chocolates or the latest magazine, you’ll find your retail needs met in Oakland Airport Terminal 1. The Oakland Tribune newsstand in the pre-security area has reading material along with souvenirs from venues like the Oakland Zoo along with grab-and-go snacks, and drinks. But save your snacking appetite for See’s Candies, a California institution, near Gate 4. There’s also a duty-free shop near Gate 1.

WHERE CAN I RELAX AT OAK TERMINAL 1?

Oakland Airport Terminal 1 is home to the Escape Lounge. Located near Gate 8 post-security, it is open to flyers on all airlines. Guests enjoy fresh, gourmet meals and snacks, drinks, a business center, and other amenities. Admission is $45, but book online 24 hours in advance to save $5. American Express Platinum and Delta SkyMiles Reserve card members receive free access.

WHAT ELSE CAN I DO AT OAK TERMINAL 1?

Keep an eye out for a rotating collection at OAK Terminal 1 featuring work from Bay Area artists. 

The Oakland Aviation Museum on the airport’s North Field will thrill flying enthusiasts, with its historical exhibits as well as a selection of aircraft. Have a longer wait? The onsite Metropolitan Golf Links offers a putting range, short games, or a full 18 holes.

DEPARTING FROM OAK TERMINAL 1

Oakland International Airport Terminal 1 is home to gates 1 to 18. Proceed upstairs for the security checkpoint and then go to your gate. You can use the security checkpoint for either terminal to access your Terminal 1 gate. Shops and restaurants are available post-security. 

Gate 18 is located directly beside the check-in area. Gate 1 is further into the terminal, and the other gates are all clustered in the same concourse, with Gates 3 and 4 closest to the check-in area and gates 14A and 17 furthest away at about a five-minute walk from the entrance to the concourse. If you need to access Terminal 2, you’ll find a connector near Gate 4 that will leave you near Gate 20 of Terminal 2.

Try to arrive two hours in advance of your Oakland International Airport Terminal 1 domestic flight, or three hours in advance of an international flight.

ARRIVING AT OAK TERMINAL 1

When you arrive at Oakland International Airport Terminal 1 on an international flight, you will need to go through customs. This can be done through an automated kiosk if you’re a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, visa holder, or Canadian citizen. Others will need to answer questions at a customs officer’s desk and fill out a form. Domestic travelers will not have to go through customs. Proceed to the baggage claim area on the lower level and check the screens to see which carousel your bags will be deposited at.

NEED TO KNOW

• Website: www.oaklandairport.com 
• Phone: +1 510-563-3300
• Address: Oakland International Airport, 1 Airport Drive, Oakland, CA 94621
• Airport opening times: 24 hours
• Airlines: Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Airlines, American Airlines, Boutique Air, Delta, Hawaiian, jetBlue, Norwegian, SATA, Spirit, Volaris
• Customs: In the Arrivals area; automated kiosks are available to some travelers 
• Restrooms: Frequent, including baby changing facilities
• Wifi: Free. Connect to the Boingo network for 45 minutes of free Wifi after watching a short commercial. Premium speeds are available for a fee
• Charging: Dedicated charging stations are located near Gates 8 and 10, or look for frequent power outlets
• Lost and Found: Terminal 1, near baggage carousel 3
• Shoeshine: Near Gate 5
• Baggage assistance: Next to Baggage Claim
• Money: ATMs are available
• Pet relief areas: Between Terminal 1 and the executive parking lot, on Airport Drive, or along the hourly parking lot fence
• Faith areas: None
• Luggage storage: None

Oakland Airport Terminal 1 Level 1

1. Bar Heinold's First and Last Chance
2. Duty free World Passage
3. Cafe Peet's Coffee
4. Newsagent Oakland Tribune News
5. Fast Food Chili's Too
6. Bar Escape Lounge
7. 8 Bar
8. Newsagent Lake Merritt News

Airlines Served

Alaska Airlines, Southwest, Allegiant, Contour Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Hawaiian Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Volaris