Catania to Jeddah (CTA–JED) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

Italian passport holders must obtain an eVisa before traveling to Saudi Arabia. The application is completed online through the official visa portal (visa.visitsaudi.com) and costs SAR 535 (roughly EUR 130), including medical insurance. Processing is usually within 24 hours. The eVisa is valid for 1 year with multiple entries and allows stays of up to 90 days per visit, with a maximum of 180 days total.

The Haramain HSR airport station (in the terminal complex) connects to Jeddah city in 15 minutes (SAR 20–25) and onward to Mecca (45 min, SAR 55) and Medina (2h, SAR 105); essential knowledge for Hajj/Umrah travelers.Careem and Uber serve the airport widely; expect SAR 40–80 to central Jeddah, 25–45 minutes. Taxis at the rank run SAR 60–100. Rental car desks are in the arrivals hall. The airport has two main terminals (North and South); confirm which terminal before booking ground transport.

Hot desert climate on the Red Sea coast. Summers (May–September) are brutal at 38–45°C with high humidity from sea proximity, making outdoor exposure extreme. Operational disruptions in summer are more often from sandstorms than temperature alone.

Winter (December–February) is warm and pleasant at 20–28°C. Rare but intense rainfall events (typically October–November) can cause flash flooding and ground stops. Jeddah's drainage infrastructure is limited. The city sits close to sea level; humidity amplifies heat year-round.