| Document and Entity Information | Jul. 12, 2023 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Entity Registrant Name | Savara Inc |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001160308 |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Jul. 12, 2023 |
| Entity Incorporation State Country Code | DE |
| Entity File Number | 001-32157 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 84-1318182 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 1717 Langhorne Newtown Road |
| Entity Address, Address Line Two | Suite 300 |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Langhorne |
| Entity Address, State or Province | PA |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 19047 |
| City Area Code | (512) |
| Local Phone Number | 614-1848 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre Commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Security 12b Title | Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share |
| Trading Symbol | SVRA |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
