How to Reach Arun Jaitley Stadium
Situated at BSZ marg, Arun Jaitley Stadium is closely connected to Metro, Railway Line, and it can also be easily accessed by road. Here's how visitors can reach the stadium-
By Metro
The closest metro station to Arun Jaitley Stadium is Delhi Gate Metro Station on the Violet Line. The station is adjacent to the stadium area, although the actual walking time depends on the stadium gate printed on your ticket.
- Nearest Metro Station
- Delhi Gate Metro Station
- Metro Line
- Violet Line
- Alternative Station
- ITO Metro Station, Violet Line
- Approximate Distance
- About 200–500 metres, depending on the exit and stadium gate
- Approximate Walking Time
- Around 3–10 minutes
- Best For
- Avoiding match-day road congestion
The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation identifies both Delhi Gate and ITO stations as being adjacent to the stadium. Spectators should check their ticketed entry gate before choosing where to exit.
Arun Jaitley Stadium Nearest Railway Station
The answer to “Arun Jaitley Stadium nearest railway station” depends on whether the visitor needs the geographically closest local station or a major railway terminal.
Tilak Bridge Railway Station is the closest local railway station, while New Delhi Railway Station is the most practical major terminal for visitors arriving from other cities.
- Closest Local Railway Station
- Tilak Bridge Railway Station
- Approximate Walking Time
- Around 15–20 minutes
- Nearest Major Railway Terminal
- New Delhi Railway Station
- Approximate Road Distance from NDLS
- Around 2.5–3.5 km
- Approximate Travel Time from NDLS
- Around 10–25 minutes by taxi or auto, depending on traffic
- Travel Options
- Metro, taxi, auto-rickshaw or bus
Passengers arriving at New Delhi Railway Station can continue by taxi or auto-rickshaw. They can also use the Delhi Metro, although an interchange may be required depending on the chosen route.
By Flight
The nearest airport is Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL). The airport is approximately 22–23 km from Arun Jaitley Stadium by road.
- Nearest Airport
- Indira Gandhi International Airport
- Airport Code
- DEL
- Approximate Road Distance
- Around 22–23 km
- Approximate Travel Time
- Around 40–75 minutes, depending on traffic
- Travel Options
- Airport Express, taxi, app-based cab or bus
Visitors can take the Airport Express Line to New Delhi Metro Station and continue towards the stadium by metro, taxi or auto-rickshaw. A direct taxi may be more convenient, but match-day congestion can considerably increase travel time.
By Road
Arun Jaitley Stadium is accessible from central Delhi through Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, Jawaharlal Nehru Marg, Delhi Gate, ITO and the Ring Road–Rajghat side.
- Main Stadium Road
- Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg
- Other Approaches
- JLN Marg, Delhi Gate, ITO and Ring Road near Rajghat
- Travel Time
- Depends on starting point and traffic
- Travel Options
- Taxi, app-based cab, auto-rickshaw, bus or private vehicle
- Match-Day Advice
- Arrive early and check the latest Delhi Traffic Police advisory
Temporary diversions are often introduced around Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, JLN Marg, Asaf Ali Road, Delhi Gate and ITO during major matches. Public transport is generally more convenient than travelling in a private vehicle.
Parking at Arun Jaitley Stadium
Parking near the stadium is not permanently free or guaranteed. On match days, nearby parking is generally restricted to authorised or labelled vehicles.
For selected matches, Delhi Traffic Police has arranged free park-and-ride facilities at locations including:
- Mata Sundari Road
- Rajghat Power House Road
- Velodrome Road
Shuttle services may be operated between these designated parking areas and the stadium. These arrangements are event-specific and should not be presented as permanent parking facilities.
Important: Check the latest match-day traffic advisory before travelling. Do not park on Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, JLN Marg or restricted sections of Ring Road unless the current advisory expressly allows it.
Spectator Capacity
Published capacity figures differ between sources. DDCA documentation describes the stadium as having approximately 35,000 seats, while the official IPL venue listing gives a capacity of 37,306.
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35,000–37,306 spectators, depending on the source and match configuration.