| Cover | Sep. 09, 2020 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | Sep. 9, 2020 |
| Entity File Number | 001-5507 |
| Entity Registrant Name | Tellurian Inc. |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0000061398 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 06-0842255 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 1201 Louisiana Street |
| Entity Address, Address Line Two | Suite 3100 |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Houston |
| Entity Address, State or Province | TX |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 77002 |
| City Area Code | 832 |
| Local Phone Number | 962-4000 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common stock, par value $0.01 per share |
| Trading Symbol | TELL |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
