Label	Element	Value
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Registrant Name	dei_EntityRegistrantName	ALLIANZ VARIABLE INSURANCE PRODUCTS TRUST
Prospectus Date	rr_ProspectusDate	Apr. 29, 2019
AZL Government Money Market Fund
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Risk/Return [Heading]	rr_RiskReturnHeading	<b>AZL<sup>®</sup> GOVERNMENT MONEY MARKET FUND</b>
Objective [Heading]	rr_ObjectiveHeading	<b>Investment Objective</b>
Objective, Primary [Text Block]	rr_ObjectivePrimaryTextBlock	The Fund seeks current income consistent with stability of principal.
Expense [Heading]	rr_ExpenseHeading	<b>Fees and Expenses</b><br/><br/><b>Fees and Expenses of the Fund</b>
Expense Narrative [Text Block]	rr_ExpenseNarrativeTextBlock	The following table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund. The Fund is offered exclusively as an investment option for certain Contracts. The table below reflects only Fund expenses and does not reflect Contract fees and expenses. If Contract fees and expenses were included, the fees and expenses in the following table would be higher. Please refer to the Contract prospectus for a description of those fees and expenses.
Operating Expenses Caption [Text]	rr_OperatingExpensesCaption	<b>Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)</b>
Fee Waiver or Reimbursement over Assets, Date of Termination	rr_FeeWaiverOrReimbursementOverAssetsDateOfTermination	April 30, 2020
Expense Example [Heading]	rr_ExpenseExampleHeading	<b>Example</b>
Expense Example Narrative [Text Block]	rr_ExpenseExampleNarrativeTextBlock	This example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Fund with the cost of investing in other mutual funds. The example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Fund for the time periods indicated. The example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year, that the Fund’s operating expenses remain the same, and that you reinvest all dividends and distributions. It does not reflect any Contract fees. It does include the Recoupment of Prior Waived Fee through December 31, 2019. It also reflects fee waiver for first year. If Contract fees were included, the costs shown would be higher. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:
Strategy [Heading]	rr_StrategyHeading	<b>Investments, Risks, and Performance</b><br/><br/><b>Principal Investment Strategies of the Fund</b>
Strategy Narrative [Text Block]	rr_StrategyNarrativeTextBlock	The Fund invests at least 99.5% of its total assets in cash, government securities, or repurchase agreements that are collateralized fully by such securities. The Fund also has a policy to invest, under normal market conditions, at least 80% of its net assets in government securities or in repurchase agreements that are collateralized by government securities. The government securities in which the Fund may invest include any security issued or guaranteed as to principal or interest by the United States, or by a person controlled or supervised by and acting as an instrumentality of the Government of the United States pursuant to authority granted by the Congress of the United States, or any certificate of deposit for any of the foregoing. Under normal circumstances, the Fund’s investments include U.S. Treasury bills, notes and other obligations issued or guaranteed as to principal and interest by the U.S. Government, its agencies or instrumentalities, and repurchase agreements secured by such obligations. In addition, the Fund may invest in variable and floating rate instruments and when-issued and delayed delivery securities, and forward commitment settlement. The Fund invests in a portfolio of securities maturing in 397 days or less (with certain exceptions) that will have a dollar-weighted average maturity of 60 days or less. The securities purchased by the Fund are subject to the quality, diversification, and other requirements of Rule 2a-7 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), and other rules of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The Fund will only purchase securities that present minimal credit risk as determined by BlackRock, the Fund’s subadviser, pursuant to guidelines approved by the Trust’s Board of Trustees.
Risk [Heading]	rr_RiskHeading	<b>Principal Risks of Investing in the Fund</b>
Risk Narrative [Text Block]	rr_RiskNarrativeTextBlock	You could lose money by investing in the Fund. Although the Fund seeks to preserve the value of your investment at $1.00 per share, it cannot guarantee it will do so. An investment in the Fund is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency. The Fund’s sponsor has no legal obligation to provide financial support to the Fund, and you should not expect that the sponsor will provide financial support to the Fund at any time. During extended periods of low interest rates, and due in part to Contract fees and expenses, the yield of the Fund may become extremely low and possibly negative. Selection Risk – Because this Fund is actively managed, there can be no guarantee that investment decisions made for the Fund will produce the desired results. Interest Rate Risk – Debt securities held by the Fund may decline in value due to rising interest rates. Credit Risk – The failure of the issuer of a debt security to pay interest or repay principal in a timely manner may have an adverse impact on the Fund’s earnings. Market Risk – The market value of portfolio securities may go up or down, sometimes rapidly and unpredictably. Income Risk – Falling interest rates may cause the Fund’s income to decline. Issuer Risk – The value of a security may decline for a number of reasons directly related to the issuer of the security. Liquidity Risk – An investment that is difficult to purchase or sell may have an adverse effect on the Fund’s returns. Repurchase Agreements and Purchase and Sale Contracts Risk – If the other party to a repurchase agreement or purchase and sale contract defaults on its obligation under the agreement, the Fund may suffer delays and incur costs or lose money in exercising its rights under the agreement. If the seller fails to repurchase the security in ether situation and the market value of the security declines, the Fund may lose money. U.S. Government Obligations Risk – Certain securities in which the Fund may invest, including securities issued by certain government agencies and government sponsored enterprises, are not guaranteed by the U.S. Government or supported by the full faith and credit of the United States. Treasury Obligations Risk – Direct obligations of the U.S. Treasury have historically involved little risk of loss of principal if held to maturity. However, due to fluctuations in interest rates, the market value of such securities may vary during the period shareholders own shares of the Fund. Stable Net Asset Value Risk – The Fund may not be able to maintain a stable net asset value (“NAV”) of $1.00 per share at all times. If the Fund fails to maintain a stable NAV (or if there is a perceived threat of such a failure), the Fund, along with other money market funds, could be subject to increased redemption activity. When Issued and Delayed Delivery Securities and Forward Commitments Risk – The purchase or sale of securities on a when issued basis or on a delayed delivery basis or through a forward commitment involves the purchase or sale of securities by the Fund at an established price with payment and delivery taking place in the future. Variable and Floating Rate Instrument Risk - These are instruments that provide for adjustments in the interest rate on certain reset dates (variable) or whenever a specified interest rate index changes (floating).
Risk Lose Money [Text]	rr_RiskLoseMoney	You could lose money by investing in the Fund.
Risk Money Market Fund May Not Preserve Dollar [Text]	rr_RiskMoneyMarketFundMayNotPreserveDollar	Although the Fund seeks to preserve the value of your investment at $1.00 per share, it cannot guarantee it will do so.
RIsk Not Insured [Text]	rr_RiskNotInsured	An investment in the Fund is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.
Risk Money Market Fund Sponsor May Not Provide Support [Text]	rr_RiskMoneyMarketFundSponsorMayNotProvideSupport	The Fund’s sponsor has no legal obligation to provide financial support to the Fund, and you should not expect that the sponsor will provide financial support to the Fund at any time.
Bar Chart and Performance Table [Heading]	rr_BarChartAndPerformanceTableHeading	<b>Performance Information</b>
Performance Narrative [Text Block]	rr_PerformanceNarrativeTextBlock	The following bar chart and table provide an indication of the risks of an investment in the Fund by showing changes in its performance from year to year and by showing how the Fund’s average annual returns for one year, five years, and ten years compare with those of a broad measure of market performance. Both the bar chart and the table assume reinvestment of dividends and distributions. The performance of the Fund will vary from year to year. The Fund’s performance does not reflect the cost of insurance and separate account charges which are imposed under your variable annuity contract or variable life insurance policy. If they were included, performance would be reduced. Past performance does not indicate how the Fund will perform in the future.
Performance Information Illustrates Variability of Returns [Text]	rr_PerformanceInformationIllustratesVariabilityOfReturns	The following bar chart and table provide an indication of the risks of an investment in the Fund by showing changes in its performance from year to year and by showing how the Fund’s average annual returns for one year, five years, and ten years compare with those of a broad measure of market performance.
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text]	rr_PerformancePastDoesNotIndicateFuture	Past performance does not indicate how the Fund will perform in the future.
Bar Chart [Heading]	rr_BarChartHeading	<b>Performance Bar Chart and Table</b><br/><br/><b>Calendar Year Total Return<br/>Annual Return %</b>
Bar Chart Does Not Reflect Sales Loads [Text]	rr_BarChartDoesNotReflectSalesLoads	The Fund’s performance does not reflect the cost of insurance and separate account charges which are imposed under your variable annuity contract or variable life insurance policy. If they were included, performance would be reduced.
Bar Chart Closing [Text Block]	rr_BarChartClosingTextBlock	Highest and Lowest Quarter Returns (for periods shown in the bar chart) Highest (Q4, 2018)                                                                                           0.35% Lowest (Q2, 2017)                                                                                            0.00%
Performance Table Heading	rr_PerformanceTableHeading	<b>Average Annual Total Returns</b>
Index No Deduction for Fees, Expenses, Taxes [Text]	rr_IndexNoDeductionForFeesExpensesTaxes	Reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes.
Performance Table Narrative	rr_PerformanceTableNarrativeTextBlock	The seven-day yield for the period ended December 31, 2018 was 0.47%. For the Fund’s current 7-day yield, telephone 800-624-0197 toll-free.
Money Market Seven Day Yield, Caption [Text]	rr_MoneyMarketSevenDayYieldCaption	The seven-day yield for the period ended December 31, 2018
Money Market Seven Day Yield Phone	rr_MoneyMarketSevenDayYieldPhone	800-624-0197
Money Market Seven Day Yield	rr_MoneyMarketSevenDayYield	0.47%
AZL Government Money Market Fund | AZL Government Money Market Fund
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Management Fee	rr_ManagementFeesOverAssets	0.35%
Distribution (12b-1) Fees	rr_DistributionAndService12b1FeesOverAssets	0.25%
Recoupment of Prior Waived Fee	rr_Component1OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.24%	[1]
Other Expenses	rr_OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.04%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_ExpensesOverAssets	0.88%	[1]
Fee Waiver	rr_FeeWaiverOrReimbursementOverAssets	(0.01%)	[1]
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_NetExpensesOverAssets	0.87%	[1]
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleYear01	$ 89
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear03	280
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear05	487
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleYear10	1,083
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear01	89
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear03	280
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear05	487
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear10	$ 1,083
2009	rr_AnnualReturn2009	0.22%
2010	rr_AnnualReturn2010	0.01%
2011	rr_AnnualReturn2011	none
2012	rr_AnnualReturn2012	none
2013	rr_AnnualReturn2013	none
2014	rr_AnnualReturn2014	0.01%
2015	rr_AnnualReturn2015	0.01%
2016	rr_AnnualReturn2016	0.01%
2017	rr_AnnualReturn2017	0.05%
2018	rr_AnnualReturn2018	1.01%
Highest Quarterly Return, Label	rr_HighestQuarterlyReturnLabel	Highest
Highest Quarterly Return, Date	rr_BarChartHighestQuarterlyReturnDate	Dec. 31, 2018
Highest Quarterly Return	rr_BarChartHighestQuarterlyReturn	0.35%
Lowest Quarterly Return, Label	rr_LowestQuarterlyReturnLabel	Lowest
Lowest Quarterly Return, Date	rr_BarChartLowestQuarterlyReturnDate	Jun. 30, 2017
Lowest Quarterly Return	rr_BarChartLowestQuarterlyReturn	none
One Year Ended December 31, 2018	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	1.01%
Five Years Ended December 31, 2018	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	0.22%
Ten Years Ended December 31, 2018	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	0.13%
AZL Government Money Market Fund | Three-Month U.S. Treasury Bill Index
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
One Year Ended December 31, 2018	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	1.94%	[2]
Five Years Ended December 31, 2018	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	0.65%	[2]
Ten Years Ended December 31, 2018	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	0.38%	[2]

[1] The Manager and the Fund have entered into a written agreement reducing the management fee to 0.34% through at least April 30, 2020, after which the fee waiver may be terminated by the Manager or the Fund at any time and for any reason. Because the fee waiver reflects the current agreement, the Fund's total annual fund operating expenses after fee waiver does not correlate to the ratios of expenses to average net assets shown in the Financial Highlights table.

[2] Reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes.