Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Comprehensive Income (Loss) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 74,121	$ 70,700
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustments	45,188	(156,497)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	45,188	(156,497)
Total comprehensive income (loss)	119,309	(85,797)
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests, net of tax	0	(10)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Jazz Pharmaceuticals plc	$ 119,309	$ (85,787)