For requesters
Looking for something from abroad?
Post what you need and connect with travellers who are already travelling your way.
LisbonAlgiers
Spare luggage space
meets someone who needs it
“There's room in my suitcase.”
The everyday problem
Home is far away. Travellers are already on their way.
Living abroad
A favourite spice, a familiar brand, a book from home — the small things are often the hardest to find far away.
Back home
Family and friends sometimes want something that is simply easier to find abroad.
Travelling anyway
Every week, people make the journey between countries — often with space left in their luggage.
Kantara brings these two needs together in one peer-to-peer marketplace — people helping people, along journeys that are already happening.
How it works
Three simple steps.
- 01
Request
Looking for something from another country? Publish an item request on Kantara.
- 02
Connect
Discover travellers already making the journey who may be able to bring your requested item.
- 03
Coordinate
Connect, communicate and arrange the handover through Kantara.
Two ways to use Kantara
Whichever side of the journey you're on.
For travellers
Travelling with extra luggage space?
Discover requests from people looking for items from your destination and offer to bring something along your journey.
Our first travel corridor
Algeria ↔ Portugal
We're starting by connecting people and communities in Algeria and Portugal, with the ambition to expand to more countries and travel corridors.
Portugal
Lisbon
Algeria
Algiers
Live corridorMore corridors — in the future
Why Kantara
More than a journey. A connection.
Kantara means bridge. Every trip between two countries is a chance to help someone, to carry a little piece of home, and to bring two communities a little closer. We believe travel can be generous — and that small favours between people can make a big difference.
Community
Built for and with diaspora communities.
Convenience
Use journeys that are already happening.
Human connection
Real people helping each other.
Communication
Talk openly before agreeing anything.
Collaboration
Requesters and travellers decide together.
Trust & transparency
Honest about where we are.
Kantara is an early working prototype. Here's what that means today.
Current stage
- Working prototype — requests, trips, matching, messaging and delivery status are live.
- In-app payments are not available yet.
- No identity verification, insurance or delivery guarantees are offered at this stage.
Clear communication
Matched users message each other to agree on the item, timing and handover before anything happens.
Responsible arrangements
Travellers choose what they're comfortable carrying and should only accept items that are legal and properly declared.
Mutual respect
Kantara works when both sides are fair, punctual and transparent with each other.
Join the journey
Be part of Kantara from the beginning.
We're building a new way for people and travellers to connect across borders. We'd love to hear your thoughts and welcome our first community members.
We only ask for what we need. No sensitive information, ever.
Your next journey could bring people closer.
Discover a new way to connect through travel.
Explore Kantara