Key clinical message:
This case underscores the importance of recognizing cutaneous myiasis in travelers, particularly in challenging settings such as conflict zones. Swift identification, prompt larvae extraction, meticulous wound care, and consistent antibiotic ointment application are crucial for successful treatment outcomes and preventing reinfestation. Healthcare providers should have a high index of suspicion for myiasis when encountering patients with insect bites that fail to heal, sharp stinging pain, discharge, redness, and visible punctures with clear discharge, especially in travelers returning from endemic regions.