arrive at or arrive on

[franklin xia]

Hi I have a question, can I say I arrive at canada or I arrive in canada,which is correct?

[bhaisahab]

Originally Posted by franklin xia

Hi I have a question, can I say I arrive at canada or I arrive in canada,which is correct?

One arrives in Canada at Toronto Airport. For example.

[Clark]

To arrive in (big places, like cities, countries)
To arrive at (small places, like airports, hotels)

[LokCham]

Here is a simple rule~

Use "at" for a place~
Use "in" for country n city~

: )

[Excalibur]

Use "in" for country n city~

An English teacher proffers this as acceptable English for 'formal' learning?