Terminal 1Right lanes from the airport approach
Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport Terminal 1, One Airport Drive, Oakland, CA 94621FAA rank #48 · Medium hub
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Guide reviewed September 1, 2026
The short answer
OAK is compact and BART-friendly. Economy is genuinely cheaper, but its 20-minute shuttle cycle belongs in your plan; otherwise the Daily Lot is a flat 5–8 minute walk.
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Security peakEarly mornings, Thursday through Monday, school breaks, holidays, and major Bay Area events
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Security
What you’re walking into
OAK's Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 checkpoints serve connected airside areas. TSA PreCheck and CLEAR are available; check the airport's current conditions before leaving.
Check live security wait times before leaving ↗TSA PreCheck● Yes
CLEAR● Yes
Global Entry● Yes
Mobile Passport● Yes
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Official parking
What it costs
Economy$18/dayShuttle every 20 minutes from 5 AM–11 PM; on demand overnight
Daily$26/day5–8 minute walk to either terminal
Hourly$36/day
Premier$40/dayIncludes a security fast-pass voucher
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Ground transportation
Don’t stand at the wrong curb
App-based pickup uses designated zones on the second curb outside the terminals. Confirm the numbered pickup location in the app before leaving the building.
The Rental Car Center is at 7600 Earhart Road. A common-use shuttle connects it with the terminals about every 10 minutes.
Terminals 1 and 2 are connected by a post-security walkway; ordinary connections do not require a shuttle or another screening.
OAK Park and Call lotFree for 30 minutes; remain with the vehicleOakland Airport Park and Call Lot, John Glenn Drive, Oakland, CA 94621
The Park and Call lot allows free attended waiting for up to 30 minutes; if it is full, use a paid lot.
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Airport hotels
Sleep close. Leave the car.
OAK has no hotel inside or directly connected to the terminal. Hegenberger Road hotels provide 24-hour shuttles and park-and-fly packages.
Inside or airport-connected
None at this airportPark-and-fly
Confirm terms before bookingHoliday Inn & Suites Oakland Airport
- Airport ride
- Complimentary 24-hour airport shuttle
- Parking
- Park-and-fly package includes up to seven days, then a published daily charge
Courtyard by Marriott Oakland Airport
- Airport ride
- Airport transfer is included with participating packages; verify whether shuttle or rideshare is used
- Parking
- Extended parking requires a park-and-fly package
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Oakland Airport
- Airport ride
- Complimentary airport shuttle; confirm current schedule
- Parking
- Package parking duration is shown during booking
Hotel information reviewed September 2, 2026. Confirm current shuttle hours, parking terms, and package availability before booking.
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Airport essentials
Everything else worth knowing
Free Wi-Fi● Yes
USO lounge● No
Pet relief● Yes
EV chargingFree charging is available in Premier, Daily, and Economy parking; standard parking charges apply, and a vehicle may remain plugged in for the trip.
SmokingSmoking is prohibited inside both terminals.
OvernightOAK operates around the clock, but overnight services and checkpoint access are limited.
Sources & freshness
Trust the facts. Check the source.
Guide information reviewed September 1, 2026. For today’s operations, rates, and hours, use the live links and official sources below.
OAK official parking↗OAK parking FAQs↗OAK parking map↗OAK airport homepage↗OAK visitor and transportation FAQs↗