“Arrive to” or “arrive at”: which is correct?
arrive at
The short answer
With arrive, the correct preposition is at for specific places or in for larger locations (like cities or countries), not to.
Why people get it wrong
People often confuse English prepositions; since many verbs that describe movement (such as go or travel) can use to, some assume arrive works the same way. Non-native speakers might also translate directly from their own languages, where a similar structure is correct.
What kind of mistake it is
Usage error – incorrect preposition with the verb arrive.
Examples with arrive at
- I will arrive at the airport at 9 AM.
- She arrived in Paris yesterday.
- We arrived at the hotel late at night.
- The train arrives in London at noon.
Quick check
I will the airport at 9 AM.
With arrive, the correct preposition is at for specific places or in for larger locations (like cities or countries), not to.
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