Oakland Airport (OAK) | Terminal 2

Overview

Oakland International Airport in the San Francisco Bay Area is a major hub for Southwest Airlines. It has two terminals: Terminal 1 serves both domestic and international flights, while Terminal 2 exclusively serves domestic travelers on Southwest flights. This guide is for Terminal 2.

Whether you’re looking for dining, shopping, or relaxation options at Oakland International Airport Terminal 2, you’ll find your best options below.

Where Can I Eat and Drink at OAK Terminal 2?

Travelers have lots of dining choices at Oakland International Airport Terminal 2, ranging from restaurants to bars and quick-service cafes.

Craving Mexican food? The family-owned Andale chain has a location near Gate 28. Pyramid Brewing Company, a Pacific Northwest label, has an outpost near Gate 24 that serves up a limited menu as well as its famous beers, wine, and well drinks. The East Bay Cafe near Gate 23 is the perfect place for a quick breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Peet’s Coffee near Gate 22 offers coffee, pastries, and quick dining options like grab-and-go sandwiches and salads. Want a sip of red and and some Marcona almonds before your flight? Vino Volo near Gate 25 is your stop. Bar 510 near Gate 30 offers to-go dining as well as a beer and wine bar. Subway offers easily portable sandwiches near Gate 26.

TRY THIS! Don’t want to eat something heavy before your flight? The Mesquite Chicken Salad at Andale is made with organic greens and includes Sonoma goat cheese, avocado, tomato, and a refreshing dressing made from roasted garlic and olive oil.

What Can I Buy at OAK Terminal 2?

OAK Terminal 2 has all the shopping choices a traveler needs. You’ll find newsstands at Gates 24, 26, and 30 with all the books and sundries you could want for your flight. Forgot your Ray-Bans? Visit Sunglass Icon at Gate 30 for a wide range of choices. See’s Candies at Gate 27 has an endless array of temptations in its glass cases, and InMotion at Gate 22 or TechZoom at Gate 26 is the place to stop if you lost your headphones or iPad. In town for a game? You’ll find gear for teams like the Oakland Raiders at Sports Scene near Gate 22.

Where Can I Relax at OAK Terminal 2?

Oakland Airport has one lounge, located in Terminal 1. To get to the Escape Lounge, use the post-security hallway connecting Terminal 1 and Terminal 2, which you’ll find near Gate 20 of Terminal 2. The connector will leave you near Gate 4 of Terminal 1; the Escape Lounge is near Gate 8. For a $45 admission fee (less $5 if you pre-book online), you’ll get quality meal service, drinks, and other perks.

What Else Can I Do at OAK Terminal 2?

Oakland Airport Terminal 2 boasts a rotating art exhibition as well as several pieces of public art to view, including a large glass art window near Gates 26-32. In baggage claim, a media wall displays selections by local Bay Area artists. If you have a longer wait, you can learn about early Oakland Airport flyers like Charles Lindbergh and Amelia Earhart at the onsite Oakland Aviation Museum on the airport’s North Field. Intrepid golfers can make their way to the Metropolitan Golf Links just outside the airport to take in a few holes.

Departing from OAK Terminal 2

Oakland International Airport Terminal 2 is home to gates 20 to 32, all of which serve Southwest Airlines. Proceed through 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. 

Gates 23, 24, and 25 are closest to the security checkpoint. Gates 20, 21, and 22 are to the right, while Gates 26 through 32 are located along a concourse to the left. To get to Terminal 1, use the connector near Gate 20.

It’s best to arrive two hours in advance of your Oakland International Airport Terminal 2 Southwest Airlines flight.

Arriving at OAK Terminal 2

Passengers on domestic Southwest flights arriving at Oakland International Airport Terminal 2 do not need to go through customs. Follow the signs for baggage claim and then look at the monitors to find out where to pick up your bags.

Oakland Airport Terminal 2 Level 1

1. Cafe Starbucks
2. HFast Food Firewood Café
3. Restaurant Pyramid Ale Taproom
4. Fast Food Jamba Juice
5. Fast Food Burger King
6. Fast Food Fenton's Ice Cream
7. Fast Food Subway
8. Fast Food Auntie Anne's Pretzels
9. Newsagent Oakland Marketplace
10. Cafe Peet's Coffee
11. Restaurant Andalé
12. Fast Food Max's Eatz
13. Restaurant California Pizza Kitchen
14. Restaurant Gordon Biersch

What airlines serve Terminal 2?

List of the airlines serving Terminal 2

1. Southwest

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
• Airline: Southwest
• Customs: None
• 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: Look for workspaces and chairs equipped with outlets
• Lost and Found: Terminal 1, near baggage carousel 3
• Shoeshine: None
• Baggage assistance: Next to Baggage Claim
• Money: ATMs are available
• Pet relief areas: Outside baggage claim, or along the hourly parking lot fence
• Faith areas: None
• Luggage storage: None