Jeddah to Bologna (JED–BLQ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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While no nonstop service exists between JED and BLQ, 1-stop connecting options are available.
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Travel Essentials
JED: +03 · BLQ: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Jeddah, it's 5:00 PM in Bologna.
Saudi passport holders need a Schengen visa to enter Italy. Apply at the Italian Embassy in Riyadh or the Consulate in Jeddah through the VFS Global visa application center. A short-stay (Type C) visa costs EUR 80 (about SAR 320) for adults and covers up to 90 days within any 180-day period across the Schengen area. Submit the application 15 to 45 days before travel. Processing takes 10 to 15 calendar days.
Required documents: passport valid for at least 3 months beyond departure from the Schengen area with two blank pages, completed application form, two biometric photos, travel medical insurance covering EUR 30,000, flight reservation, hotel booking, bank statements for the last 3 months, and employment or business letter. Italy is among the most popular European destinations for Saudi travelers, with Rome, Milan, and Venice leading the list.
Direct flights from Riyadh to Rome Fiumicino run about 5 hours 30 minutes on Saudia and ITA Airways. Jeddah to Milan Malpensa runs about 5 hours 30 minutes. Italy uses the euro, trading at roughly 3.95 SAR per EUR 1. Card payments work at most businesses, though small trattorias and gelaterias may prefer cash. No mandatory vaccinations. Rome's metro costs EUR 1.50 per ride or EUR 7 for a 24-hour pass. The Frecciarossa high-speed train connects Rome to Milan in 2 hours 55 minutes (from EUR 19.90 booked early) and Rome to Naples in 1 hour 10 minutes (from EUR 9.90). Milan's Quadrilatero della Moda is a top luxury shopping district for Gulf visitors, and halal restaurants are common in Rome's Esquilino neighborhood and Milan's Porta Venezia area.
The Haramain High Speed Railway connects JED Airport Station to Jeddah city (King Abdullah Station) in about 15 minutes (SAR 20–25). The same line runs to Mecca and Medina, making it useful for Hajj and Umrah travelers.Taxis from central Jeddah cost SAR 60–100 and take 25–45 minutes. Uber and Careem operate widely and typically run SAR 40–80. Driving yourself is straightforward; the airport is well signed from King Abdulaziz Road and the Ring Road.
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Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Tunis Carthage, İstanbul and Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.