Send a parcel from Almaty to Karaganda

Almaty is the country’s largest city and its business centre, at the foot of the Trans-Ili Alatau mountains. Karaganda is an industrial and university centre in the heart of the country that grew up around coal mines. The cities are about 780 km apart as the crow flies: the trip overland takes many hours, so many people fly.

From Almaty people usually send what is easier to buy or pick up there: orders from local shops, original documents from offices and universities, gifts and belongings left with family. In Karaganda parcels go to students of the medical and technical universities, factory and mine staff and their families.

Start by searching the Almaty → Karaganda route: listings show the trip date and the free weight. Tell the traveler what you need to send, how big the parcel is and where it is easy to pick up. A matching route is not yet consent; the traveler answers for themselves.

If there is no trip on the date you need, turn on “Notify me about a new flight”: JetJoin will tell you when a traveler from Almaty to Karaganda appears.

It is a domestic flight, so there is no customs clearance, but aviation security rules apply in full. Power banks and spare batteries travel only in cabin baggage, liquids in cabin baggage are limited by volume, and weapons, flammable and hazardous substances are banned.

Describe the contents specifically: not “a gift” but “a wool sweater and two books”. Photograph the items before packing and upload the photos and videos to JetJoin. Wrap fragile things in several layers and state the weight honestly.

Swap contacts and agree on what to do if the flight is rescheduled. Almaty is big and a cross-town trip at rush hour can take over an hour, so arrange to meet near the airport or a metro station on the traveler’s way.

In Karaganda it is convenient to meet at the airport or in the city centre; give the traveler an exact landmark in advance. At the meetup the recipient gives the confirmation code from JetJoin; the traveler enters it, and only then is the deal closed.

You set the price: offer an amount that feels fair for the weight and the traveler’s effort. The sender fee is 15%, and your card is charged only after the delivery is confirmed with a code.

Before choosing a traveler, read their reviews. Every participant’s identity is verified, and the photos and videos of the parcel in the app record exactly what was handed over.