The Egyptian man accused of hijacking a plane and forcing it to land in Cyprus yesterday has been remanded in custody.

58-year-old, Seif al-Din Mohamed Mostafa appeared in court this morning, however he hasn't faced any formal charges yet.

He could potentially be prosecuted for hijacking and kidnapping or reckless and threatening behaviour.

But Cyprus authorities say Mr Mostafa is "psychologically unstable" and the case was not "terrorism-related".

The aircraft was diverted after taking off from Alexandria yesterday. 

Passengers finally arrived at their original destination at Cairo last night.