Reviving this old thread because I need to know ASAP whether this intinerary is realistic:

SU 113
dept SVO 08:10 arr SXF 09:00

connecting to

DL 79
dept TXL 11:55 arr JFK 16:00


This would be on a Friday during the holiday season. Passenger will not be checking luggage, does have SkyTeam elite status but does not have an EU passport so may get stuck in the passport line at SXF.

Is this doable? It's the cheapest way out of Russia on a SkyTeam carrier during the holiday season if it works.

If so, is a taxi worth the expense?